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Herbaceous Perennial

Gaillardia × grandiflora 'Arizona Red Shades'
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blanketflower 'Arizona Red Shades'

A compact, bushy, relatively short-lived perennial to 30cm, with bright green foliage. Large, daisy-like, dark red flowers are borne on upright stems from early summer to early autumn

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Size
Ultimate height
0.1–0.5 metres
Time to ultimate height
1–2 years
Ultimate spread
0.1–0.5 metres
Growing conditions
Chalk
Loam
Sand
Moisture
Well–drained
pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Colour & scent
StemFlowerFoliageFruit
Spring Green
Summer Red Green
Autumn Red Green
Winter
Position
  • Full sun
Aspect

South–facing or West–facing

Exposure
Exposed or Sheltered
Drought resistance
Yes
Hardiness
H5
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

Accepted

How to grow

Cultivation

Grow in any moderately fertile, well-drained soil in full sun

Propagation

Propagate by seed, or by division in spring or root cuttings in winter

Suggested planting locations and garden types
  • City and courtyard gardens
  • Coastal
  • Cottage and informal garden
  • Patio and container plants
  • Wildlife gardens
  • Flower borders and beds
  • Cut flowers
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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