Overview
Gaillardia x grandiflora 'Sunset Orange Ruffles' (Sunset Medium Series) is a bushy, clump forming herbaceous perennial in the genus Gaillardia, part of the Asteraceae family, with deciduous foliage. Gaillardia x grandiflora 'Sunset Orange Ruffles' (Sunset Medium 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. It is native to New South Wales.
About
Gaillardia x grandiflora 'Sunset Orange Ruffles' is a bushy, clump-forming cultivar of Gaillardia, a genus known for its annuals, biennials, and perennials with simple or pinnately lobed foliage. This deciduous plant produces prominent, long-stemmed flower heads that bloom in summer and autumn, displaying vibrant colours typical of the genus. It thrives in full sun on well-drained loam or sandy soils with a range of pH levels. Hardy to UK zone H5, it is suitable for a variety of garden settings including city gardens, patios, and wildlife areas.
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 'Sunset Orange Ruffles' (Sunset Medium 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
- Native to
- New South Wales
Care notes
Pruning and caring for Gaillardia x grandiflora 'Sunset Orange Ruffles' (Sunset Medium 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 'Sunset Orange Ruffles' (Sunset Medium Series)?
Gaillardia x grandiflora 'Sunset Orange Ruffles' (Sunset Medium Series) prefers full sun. It suits exposed positions.
What soil does Gaillardia x grandiflora 'Sunset Orange Ruffles' (Sunset Medium Series) need?
Gaillardia x grandiflora 'Sunset Orange Ruffles' (Sunset Medium 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 'Sunset Orange Ruffles' (Sunset Medium Series) hardy in the UK?
Gaillardia x grandiflora 'Sunset Orange Ruffles' (Sunset Medium 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 'Sunset Orange Ruffles' (Sunset Medium Series)?
Division in spring, Root cuttings in winter.
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