Overview
Gaillardia 'El Fuego' is a bushy, clump forming herbaceous perennial in the genus Gaillardia, part of the Asteraceae family, with deciduous foliage. Gaillardia 'El Fuego' 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 'El Fuego' is a bushy, clump-forming cultivar of the Gaillardia genus, known for its long-stemmed, daisy-like flower heads. This deciduous plant thrives in full sun and well-drained soils such as loam or sand, tolerating a range of pH levels from acid to alkaline. Hardy to UK zone H5, it is suitable for exposed, south- or west-facing aspects. Blooming through summer and autumn, 'El Fuego' is well suited to city gardens, coastal areas, and informal settings, and can be propagated by division or root cuttings.
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 'El Fuego' 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
Care notes
Pruning and caring for Gaillardia 'El Fuego'
- Propagation
- Division in spring, Root cuttings in winter
- Pest resistance
- Slugs, Snails
- Disease resistance
- Downy mildews
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to plant Gaillardia 'El Fuego'?
Gaillardia 'El Fuego' prefers full sun. It suits exposed positions.
What soil does Gaillardia 'El Fuego' need?
Gaillardia 'El Fuego' grows best in loam and sand soil. It is happy in soil of any pH. Aim for soil that stays well-drained.
Is Gaillardia 'El Fuego' hardy in the UK?
Gaillardia 'El Fuego' has an RHS hardiness rating of H5, meaning it is hardy in most of the UK, tolerating -15 to -10°C.
How do I propagate Gaillardia 'El Fuego'?
Division in spring, Root cuttings in winter.
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- Gaillardia parryiParry's blanketflower
- Gaillardia pulchella 'Red Plume'
- Gaillardia suavisperfumeballs
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- Gaillardia x grandiflora 'Bijou'