Overview
Gaillardia pulchella Razzledazzle mixture is a bushy, clump forming herbaceous perennial in the genus Gaillardia, part of the Asteraceae family, with deciduous foliage. Gaillardia pulchella Razzledazzle mixture 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 pulchella is a North American species of short-lived perennial or annual flowering plants in the sunflower family.
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 pulchella Razzledazzle mixture 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 pulchella Razzledazzle mixture
- 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 pulchella Razzledazzle mixture?
Gaillardia pulchella Razzledazzle mixture prefers full sun. It suits exposed positions.
What soil does Gaillardia pulchella Razzledazzle mixture need?
Gaillardia pulchella Razzledazzle mixture grows best in loam and sand soil. It is happy in soil of any pH. Aim for soil that stays well-drained.
Is Gaillardia pulchella Razzledazzle mixture hardy in the UK?
Gaillardia pulchella Razzledazzle mixture 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 pulchella Razzledazzle mixture?
Division in spring, Root cuttings in winter.
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