Overview
Gaillardia giant hybrids is a bushy, clump forming herbaceous perennial in the genus Gaillardia, part of the Asteraceae family, with deciduous foliage. Gaillardia giant hybrids 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 giant hybrids are bushy, clump-forming cultivars within the Gaillardia genus, known for their prominent, long-stemmed flower heads that resemble daisies. These deciduous plants thrive in full sun and favour south- or west-facing, exposed positions. They grow well in well-drained loam or sandy soils across a range of pH levels, including acid, alkaline, and neutral. Hardy to UK zone H5, they provide summer and autumn interest, making them suitable for city and courtyard gardens, coastal and cottage settings, patios, containers, wildlife gardens, 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 giant hybrids 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 giant hybrids
- 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 giant hybrids?
Gaillardia giant hybrids prefers full sun. It suits exposed positions.
What soil does Gaillardia giant hybrids need?
Gaillardia giant hybrids grows best in loam and sand soil. It is happy in soil of any pH. Aim for soil that stays well-drained.
Is Gaillardia giant hybrids hardy in the UK?
Gaillardia giant hybrids 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 giant hybrids?
Division in spring, Root cuttings in winter.
More in the Gaillardia genus
- Gaillardia 'Summer Sun'
- Gaillardia amblyodonblunt-toothed blanketflower
- Gaillardia aristata Pursh 'Fire Wheels'
- Gaillardia parryiParry's blanketflower
- Gaillardia pulchella 'Red Plume'
- Gaillardia suavisperfumeballs
- Gaillardia x grandiflora 'Baby Cole'
- Gaillardia x grandiflora 'Bijou'