Overview

Gaillardia x grandiflora 'Moxie'PBR is a bushy, clump forming herbaceous perennial in the genus Gaillardia, part of the Asteraceae family, with deciduous foliage. Gaillardia x grandiflora 'Moxie'PBR 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. It is native to New South Wales.

About

Gaillardia x grandiflora 'Moxie' PBR is a bushy, clump-forming herbaceous perennial belonging to the Gaillardia genus, known for its long-stemmed, daisy-like flower heads. This deciduous plant thrives in full sun and well-drained soils such as loam or sand, tolerating a range of pH levels from acid to alkaline. Hardy to UK zone H5, it is suited to exposed, south- or west-facing aspects. 'Moxie' is ideal for a variety of garden settings including city, coastal, and cottage gardens, and it blooms from summer into autumn.

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.

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 'Moxie'PBR 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
Native to
New South Wales

Care notes

Pruning and caring for Gaillardia x grandiflora 'Moxie'PBR

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 'Moxie'PBR?

Gaillardia x grandiflora 'Moxie'PBR prefers full sun. It suits exposed positions.

What soil does Gaillardia x grandiflora 'Moxie'PBR need?

Gaillardia x grandiflora 'Moxie'PBR 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 'Moxie'PBR hardy in the UK?

Gaillardia x grandiflora 'Moxie'PBR 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 'Moxie'PBR?

Division in spring, Root cuttings in winter.

More in the Gaillardia genus

Browse all Gaillardia