Overview
Gaillardia × grandiflora is a perennial in the genus Gaillardia, part of the Asteraceae family. Gaillardia × grandiflora grows best in full sun, and tolerates well-drained soils. Its UK hardiness is rated H5. Suggested uses include borders, containers and rock gardens. It is native to New South Wales.
About
Gaillardia × grandiflora is a perennial in the sunflower family Asteraceae that flowers from June to September. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil, tolerating dry to medium moisture levels. Hardy in UK gardens (H5), it suits planting where a long summer display is wanted.
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About the genus
Gaillardia is a genus of flowering plants in the family Asteraceae, native to North and South America. It was named after Maître Gaillard de Charentonneau, an 18th-century French magistrate who was an enthusiastic botanist. The common name may refer to the resemblance of the inflorescence to the brightly patterned blankets made by Native Americans, or to the ability of wild taxa to blanket the ground with colonies.
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In the garden
Gaillardia × grandiflora is a perennial member of the Asteraceae, recorded as native to New South Wales. It produces blooms through the summer months, with a reliable flowering span from June to September, making it a useful choice for sustained colour during the main growing season. Give it a sunny position in well-drained ground; the species accepts soils from dry to medium moisture and does not tolerate waterlogging. Its H5 rating translates to being hardy in most of the UK when planted in open ground, so it will survive typical winter conditions in those areas provided drainage is good. Use Gaillardia × grandiflora in mixed borders, planted in containers, or in rock gardens where free-draining conditions can be maintained. Position plants where their season-long flowering can be seen through the summer months and avoid heavy clay that holds water. The June-to-September flowering window is its chief asset for providing continuous summer colour in the garden.
Growing conditions
Best soil and position for Gaillardia
- Sunlight
- full sun
- Soil type
- well-drained
- Soil moisture
- dry to medium
- UK hardiness
- H5
Plant details
Gaillardia × grandiflora size, habit and characteristics
- Plant type
- perennial
- Suggested uses
- borders, containers, rock gardens
- Native to
- New South Wales
Care notes
Pruning and caring for Gaillardia × grandiflora
- Cultivation
- Prefers well-drained soil and full sun; drought tolerant once established.
- Pruning
- Deadhead spent flowers to encourage continuous blooming.
- Propagation
- Seed, division
Frequently asked questions
How do I grow Gaillardia × grandiflora?
Prefers well-drained soil and full sun; drought tolerant once established.
Where is the best place to plant Gaillardia × grandiflora?
Gaillardia × grandiflora prefers full sun.
What soil does Gaillardia × grandiflora need?
Gaillardia × grandiflora grows best in well-drained soil. Aim for soil that stays dry to medium.
How do I prune Gaillardia × grandiflora?
Deadhead spent flowers to encourage continuous blooming.
Is Gaillardia × grandiflora hardy in the UK?
Gaillardia × grandiflora 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 × grandiflora?
Seed, division.
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