Overview
Gaillardia x grandiflora Gallo Fire ('Florgalire') (Gallo Series) is a bushy, clump forming herbaceous perennial in the genus Gaillardia, part of the Asteraceae family, with deciduous foliage. Gaillardia x grandiflora Gallo Fire ('Florgalire') (Gallo Series) 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 Gallo Fire ('Florgalire') is a bushy, clump-forming cultivar of Gaillardia, a genus known for its annuals, biennials, and perennials with simple or pinnately lobed foliage. This deciduous plant produces prominent, long-stemmed daisy-like flower heads that bloom from summer into autumn. It thrives in full sun, particularly in south- or west-facing, exposed positions, preferring well-drained loam or sandy soils with a range of pH levels. Hardy to UK zone H5, it suits a variety of garden settings including city and courtyard gardens, coastal areas, and wildlife gardens.
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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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 Gallo Fire ('Florgalire') (Gallo Series) 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 x grandiflora Gallo Fire ('Florgalire') (Gallo Series)
- 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 x grandiflora Gallo Fire ('Florgalire') (Gallo Series)?
Gaillardia x grandiflora Gallo Fire ('Florgalire') (Gallo Series) prefers full sun. It suits exposed positions.
What soil does Gaillardia x grandiflora Gallo Fire ('Florgalire') (Gallo Series) need?
Gaillardia x grandiflora Gallo Fire ('Florgalire') (Gallo Series) grows best in loam and sand soil. It is happy in soil of any pH. Aim for soil that stays well-drained.
Is Gaillardia x grandiflora Gallo Fire ('Florgalire') (Gallo Series) hardy in the UK?
Gaillardia x grandiflora Gallo Fire ('Florgalire') (Gallo Series) 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 x grandiflora Gallo Fire ('Florgalire') (Gallo Series)?
Division in spring, Root cuttings in winter.
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