Overview
Gaillardia x grandiflora Guapa Red ('Flogb0014') (Guapa Series) is a bushy, clump forming herbaceous perennial in the genus Gaillardia, part of the Asteraceae family, with deciduous foliage. Gaillardia x grandiflora Guapa Red ('Flogb0014') (Guapa 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 Guapa Red ('Flogb0014') is a bushy, clump-forming cultivar of Gaillardia, a genus known for its annuals, biennials, and perennials with simple or pinnately lobed foliage and long-stemmed daisy-like flowers. This deciduous plant thrives in full sun and well-drained loam or sandy soils across a range of pH levels. Hardy to UK zone H5, it is suited to exposed, south- or west-facing aspects. Guapa Red blooms from summer into autumn, making it ideal for city gardens, coastal areas, patios, and wildlife-friendly borders.
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 Guapa Red ('Flogb0014') (Guapa 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 Guapa Red ('Flogb0014') (Guapa 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 Guapa Red ('Flogb0014') (Guapa Series)?
Gaillardia x grandiflora Guapa Red ('Flogb0014') (Guapa Series) prefers full sun. It suits exposed positions.
What soil does Gaillardia x grandiflora Guapa Red ('Flogb0014') (Guapa Series) need?
Gaillardia x grandiflora Guapa Red ('Flogb0014') (Guapa 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 Guapa Red ('Flogb0014') (Guapa Series) hardy in the UK?
Gaillardia x grandiflora Guapa Red ('Flogb0014') (Guapa 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 Guapa Red ('Flogb0014') (Guapa Series)?
Division in spring, Root cuttings in winter.
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