Gaillardia x grandiflora 'Baby Cole' — Bushy, Clump forming

Overview

Gaillardia x grandiflora 'Baby Cole' is a bushy, clump forming herbaceous perennial in the genus Gaillardia, part of the Asteraceae family, with deciduous foliage. Gaillardia x grandiflora 'Baby Cole' 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 x grandiflora 'Baby Cole' is a bushy, clump-forming herbaceous perennial within the Gaillardia genus, known for its long-stemmed daisy-like flower heads. This deciduous plant thrives in full sun and well-drained soils, including loam and sand, across a range of pH levels. Hardy to UK zone H5, it is suitable for exposed, south- or west-facing sites. 'Baby Cole' is valued for summer and autumn interest, making it ideal for city gardens, coastal areas, and informal borders, as well as patios and containers. It can be propagated by division in spring or root cuttings in winter.

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 x grandiflora 'Baby Cole' 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