About
A bushy, often short-lived, herbaceous perennial with lance shaped, mid-green leaves. From early summer to early autumn flowerheads, composed of red disc florets and orange-red ray florets with yellow-edged tips, are produced on upright stems 30-40cm high.
About the genus
Gaillardia can be annuals, biennials or perennials, with simple or pinnately lobed leaves and showy, long-stalked, yellow, orange or red, daisy-like flower-heads borne over a long period
Growing conditions
SunlightFull sun
Soil typeChalk, Loam, Sand
Soil pHAcid, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil moistureWell-drained
AspectSouth-facing, West-facing
ExposureExposed, Sheltered
UK hardinessH5
Plant details
Plant typeHerbaceous Perennial
HabitBushy
FoliageDeciduous
Height0.1-0.5 metres
Spread0.1-0.5 metres
Time to full height2-5 years
Suggested usesCity and courtyard gardens, Gravel garden, Patio and container plants, Coastal, Cottage and informal garden, Wildlife gardens
Care notes
CultivationGrow in any moderately fertile, well-drained soil in full sun
PruningDeadhead regularly and cut back after flowering
PropagationPropagate by division in spring or root cuttings in winter
Pest resistanceMay be susceptible to slugs
Disease resistanceMay be susceptible to downy mildews