Gaillardia x grandiflora 'Mandarin' — Bushy, Clump forming

Overview

Gaillardia x grandiflora 'Mandarin' is a bushy, clump forming herbaceous perennial in the genus Gaillardia, part of the Asteraceae family, with deciduous foliage. Gaillardia x grandiflora 'Mandarin' 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 'Mandarin' is a bushy, clump-forming herbaceous perennial belonging to the genus Gaillardia, known for its long-stemmed, daisy-like flower heads in shades of yellow, orange, and red. This deciduous plant thrives in full sun with a south or west-facing aspect and prefers well-drained loam or sandy soils across a range of pH levels. Hardy to UK zone H5, it suits exposed sites and is ideal for city gardens, coastal areas, and informal borders. 'Mandarin' blooms from spring through summer and can be propagated by division or root cuttings.

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 'Mandarin' 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