Overview
Gaillardia x grandiflora Sunburst Yellow ('Granyel') (Sunburst Series) is a bushy, clump forming herbaceous perennial in the genus Gaillardia, part of the Asteraceae family, with deciduous foliage. Gaillardia x grandiflora Sunburst Yellow ('Granyel') (Sunburst 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 Sunburst Yellow ('Granyel') is a herbaceous perennial cultivar within the Gaillardia genus, known for its bushy, clump-forming habit and deciduous foliage. This cultivar produces long-stemmed, daisy-like flower heads in vibrant yellow tones, blooming from summer through autumn. It thrives in full sun, favouring south- or west-facing, exposed positions with well-drained loam or sandy soils across a range of pH levels. Hardy to UK zone H5, it is suitable for various garden settings including city gardens, coastal areas, and wildlife-friendly spaces.
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 Sunburst Yellow ('Granyel') (Sunburst 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 Sunburst Yellow ('Granyel') (Sunburst 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 Sunburst Yellow ('Granyel') (Sunburst Series)?
Gaillardia x grandiflora Sunburst Yellow ('Granyel') (Sunburst Series) prefers full sun. It suits exposed positions.
What soil does Gaillardia x grandiflora Sunburst Yellow ('Granyel') (Sunburst Series) need?
Gaillardia x grandiflora Sunburst Yellow ('Granyel') (Sunburst 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 Sunburst Yellow ('Granyel') (Sunburst Series) hardy in the UK?
Gaillardia x grandiflora Sunburst Yellow ('Granyel') (Sunburst 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 Sunburst Yellow ('Granyel') (Sunburst Series)?
Division in spring, Root cuttings in winter.
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