Overview
Gaillardia x grandiflora SpinTop Red Sunburst (SpinTop Series) is a bushy, clump forming herbaceous perennial in the genus Gaillardia, part of the Asteraceae family, with deciduous foliage. Gaillardia x grandiflora SpinTop Red Sunburst (SpinTop 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 SpinTop Red Sunburst (SpinTop Series) is a bushy, clump-forming cultivar of the Gaillardia genus, known commonly as blanketflower. This deciduous plant thrives in full sun and well-drained soils such as loam or sand, tolerating a range of soil pH from acid to alkaline. It is hardy in the UK (H5) and suits exposed, south- or west-facing aspects. Blooming through summer and autumn, it produces prominent, daisy-like flower heads in vibrant colours typical of Gaillardia. It is well suited to city gardens, coastal areas, patios, and wildlife-friendly planting.
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 SpinTop Red Sunburst (SpinTop 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 SpinTop Red Sunburst (SpinTop 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 SpinTop Red Sunburst (SpinTop Series)?
Gaillardia x grandiflora SpinTop Red Sunburst (SpinTop Series) prefers full sun. It suits exposed positions.
What soil does Gaillardia x grandiflora SpinTop Red Sunburst (SpinTop Series) need?
Gaillardia x grandiflora SpinTop Red Sunburst (SpinTop 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 SpinTop Red Sunburst (SpinTop Series) hardy in the UK?
Gaillardia x grandiflora SpinTop Red Sunburst (SpinTop 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 SpinTop Red Sunburst (SpinTop Series)?
Division in spring, Root cuttings in winter.
More in the Gaillardia genus
- Gaillardia 'Summer Sun'
- Gaillardia amblyodonblunt-toothed blanketflower
- Gaillardia aristata Pursh 'Fire Wheels'
- Gaillardia parryiParry's blanketflower
- Gaillardia pulchella 'Red Plume'
- Gaillardia suavisperfumeballs
- Gaillardia x grandiflora 'Baby Cole'
- Gaillardia x grandiflora 'Bijou'