Overview
Gaillardia × grandiflora 'Croftway Yellow' is a perennial in the genus Gaillardia, part of the Asteraceae family. Gaillardia × grandiflora 'Croftway Yellow' grows best in full sun, and tolerates well-drained soils and neutral and alkaline pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H5. Suggested uses include borders, containers and rock gardens. It is native to New South Wales.
About
Gaillardia × grandiflora 'Croftway Yellow' is a perennial in the Asteraceae grown for its extended summer flowering. Originating from New South Wales, it sits within the Gaillardia group of garden perennials. It flowers from June to September and performs best in full sun on well‑drained, neutral to alkaline soils. The cultivar tolerates dry to medium soil moisture and prefers a fully exposed position.
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 'Croftway Yellow' is a perennial member of the Asteraceae, with provenance in New South Wales and a garden role as a summer-flowering herbaceous perennial. Its season in the UK runs from June to September, providing colour through the warmer months where conditions suit full sun and open exposure. Plant into free‑draining soil with a neutral to alkaline reaction; the cultivar favours dry to medium moisture and will struggle in heavy, waterlogged ground. Give a sunny, fully exposed site and avoid shaded corners. It is rated H5 for UK hardiness, meaning it is considered hardy and can be left outdoors over winter in typical UK gardens. Use it at the front of borders, in containers or within rock gardens where drainage is good; the plant adapts to pots provided the compost drains freely. For longer flowering, keep spent blooms removed during the season to encourage continued production. In well‑drained, sunny positions it reliably contributes a long June–September flowering period suited to warm, open spots in the garden.
Growing conditions
Best soil and position for Gaillardia
- Sunlight
- full sun
- Soil type
- well-drained
- Soil pH
- neutral, alkaline
- Soil moisture
- dry to medium
- Exposure
- full exposure
- UK hardiness
- H5
Plant details
Gaillardia × grandiflora 'Croftway Yellow' 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 'Croftway Yellow'
- 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 'Croftway Yellow'?
Prefers well-drained soil and full sun; drought tolerant once established.
Where is the best place to plant Gaillardia × grandiflora 'Croftway Yellow'?
Gaillardia × grandiflora 'Croftway Yellow' prefers full sun. It suits full exposure positions.
What soil does Gaillardia × grandiflora 'Croftway Yellow' need?
Gaillardia × grandiflora 'Croftway Yellow' grows best in well-drained soil. It prefers neutral and alkaline soil. Aim for soil that stays dry to medium.
How do I prune Gaillardia × grandiflora 'Croftway Yellow'?
Deadhead spent flowers to encourage continuous blooming.
Is Gaillardia × grandiflora 'Croftway Yellow' hardy in the UK?
Gaillardia × grandiflora 'Croftway Yellow' 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 'Croftway Yellow'?
Seed, division.
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