About
A compact, bushy, relatively short-lived perennial to 30cm, with light greyish-green foliage. Large, daisy-like, orange and yellow flowers are borne on upright stems from early summer to early autumn.
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, Clump forming
FoliageDeciduous
Height0.1-0.5 metres
Spread0.1-0.5 metres
Time to full height1-2 years
Suggested usesCity and courtyard gardens, Coastal, Cottage and informal garden, Patio and container plants, Wildlife gardens
Care notes
CultivationGrow in any moderately fertile, well-drained soil in full sun
PruningDeadhead regularly, then cut back once flowering has finished
PropagationPropagate by division in spring or root cuttings in winter
Pest resistanceMay be susceptible to slugs and snails
Disease resistanceMay be susceptible to downy mildews