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Herbaceous Perennial

Gaillardia aristata Pursh

common gaillardia

A clump-forming perennial to 75cm, with lance-shaped, greyish-green foliage. Large, daisy-like, orangey-red and yellow flowers are borne on upright stems from mid-summer to early autumn

Size
Ultimate height
0.5–1 metres
Time to ultimate height
2–5 years
Ultimate spread
0.5–1 metres
Growing conditions
Chalk
Loam
Sand
Moisture
Well–drained
pH
Acid, Neutral, Alkaline
Colour & scent
StemFlowerFoliageFruit
Spring Green
Summer Red Yellow Green
Autumn Red Yellow Green
Winter
Position
  • Full sun
Aspect

South–facing or West–facing

Exposure
Exposed or Sheltered
Drought resistance
Yes
Hardiness
H4
Botanical details
Family
Asteraceae
Native to the UK
No
Foliage
Deciduous
Habit
Bushy, Clump forming
Genus

Gaillardia can be annuals, biennials or perennials, with simple or pinnately lobed leaves and showy, long-stalked, yellow, orange or red, daisy-like flower-heads borne over a long period

Name status

Correct

How to grow

Cultivation

Grow in any moderately fertile, well-drained soil in full sun. May need to be staked

Propagation

Propagate by division in spring or root cuttings in winter

Suggested planting locations and garden types
  • City and courtyard gardens
  • Coastal
  • Cottage and informal garden
  • Cut flowers
  • Flower borders and beds
Pruning

Deadhead regularly, then cut back once flowering has finished

Pests

May be susceptible to slugs and snails

Diseases

May be susceptible to downy mildews

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