Overview
Gaillardia pulchella 'Red Plume' is a bushy, clump forming herbaceous perennial in the genus Gaillardia, part of the Asteraceae family, with deciduous foliage. Gaillardia pulchella 'Red Plume' 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 'Red Plume' 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 loam or sandy soils with a range of pH levels. Hardy to UK zone H5, it is suitable for exposed, south- or west-facing aspects. Blooming through summer and autumn, 'Red Plume' is ideal for city gardens, coastal areas, and informal borders, offering extended seasonal interest and suitability for cut flowers and wildlife gardens.
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 'Red Plume' 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 'Red Plume'
- 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 'Red Plume'?
Gaillardia pulchella 'Red Plume' prefers full sun. It suits exposed positions.
What soil does Gaillardia pulchella 'Red Plume' need?
Gaillardia pulchella 'Red Plume' 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 'Red Plume' hardy in the UK?
Gaillardia pulchella 'Red Plume' 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 'Red Plume'?
Division in spring, Root cuttings in winter.
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