Gaillardia 'Candy Corn' — Bushy, Clump forming

Overview

Gaillardia 'Candy Corn' is a bushy, clump forming herbaceous perennial in the genus Gaillardia, part of the Asteraceae family, with deciduous foliage. Gaillardia 'Candy Corn' grows best in full sun, and tolerates loam and sand soils and any pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H5. Suggested uses include city and courtyard gardens, coastal, cottage and informal garden, patio and container plants, wildlife gardens, cut flowers and flower borders and beds.

About

Gaillardia 'Candy Corn' is a bushy, clump-forming cultivar of the Gaillardia genus, which includes annuals, biennials, and perennials known for their daisy-like flower heads in shades of yellow, orange, and red. This deciduous plant thrives in full sun on well-drained loam or sandy soils with a range of pH levels. Hardy to UK zone H5, it is suitable for exposed, south- or west-facing aspects. 'Candy Corn' is valued for its summer and autumn interest, making it a versatile choice for city gardens, coastal areas, and flower borders.

Growing conditions

Best soil and position for Gaillardia

Sunlight: Full sun
Soil type: Loam, Sand
Soil pH: Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil moisture: Well-drained
Aspect: South-facing, West-facing
Exposure: Exposed
UK hardiness: H5

Plant details

Gaillardia 'Candy Corn' size, habit and characteristics

Plant type: Herbaceous Perennial
Habit: Bushy, Clump forming
Foliage: Deciduous
Suggested uses: City and courtyard gardens, Coastal, Cottage and informal garden, Patio and container plants, Wildlife gardens, Cut flowers, Flower borders and beds