Gaillardia × grandiflora 'Sunset Snappy' (Sunset Dwarf Series)
A short-lived bushy perennial, with a basal rosette of lance shaped mid-green leaves. It reaches a height of 30-40cm. Deep red flower-heads with golden yellow petal tips open from early summer to autumn.
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Size
Ultimate height
0.1–0.5 metresTime to ultimate height
2–5 yearsUltimate spread
0.1–0.5 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Well–drainedpH
Acid, Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | Green | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | Yellow Red | Green | ||
| Autumn | Yellow Red | Green | ||
| Winter |
Position
- Full sun
Aspect
West–facing or South–facing
Exposure
Exposed or ShelteredDrought resistance
Yes Hardiness
H5Botanical details
- Family
- Asteraceae
- Native to GB / Ireland
- No
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Habit
- Bushy
- 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
Unresolved
How to grow
Cultivation
Grow in any moderately fertile, well-drained soil in full sun
Propagation
Propagate by division in spring or root cuttings in winter
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- City and courtyard gardens
- Cottage and informal garden
- Coastal
- Patio and container plants
- Wildlife gardens
- Flower borders and beds
Pruning
Deadhead regularly and cut back after flowering
Pests
Generally pest-free, but slugs may be a problem, especially on fresh spring growth
Diseases
May be susceptible to downy mildews
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