Gaillardia × grandiflora 'Celebration'PBR

RHS Plant Profile
blanketflower 'Celebration'

Synonyms

Gaillardia 'Celebration'
Gaillardia × grandiflora 'Sunset Celebration'

Plants for pollinators
Herbaceous Perennial

A bushy, often short-lived, herbaceous perennial with lance shaped, mid-green leaves. From early summer to early autumn flowerheads, composed of red disc florets and orange-red ray florets with yellow-edged tips, are produced on upright stems 30-40cm high

Position

Full sun

Soil Types

Chalk, Loam, Sand

Max Height

0.1-0.5 metres

Max Spread

0.1-0.5 metres

Size

Time to Maturity
2–5 years
Max Spread
0.1-0.5 metres
Max Height
0.1-0.5 metres

Growing Conditions

Chalk Loam Sand
Moisture
Well–drained
pH
Acid or Alkaline or Neutral

Position

Full sun
Aspect
South–facing or West–facing
Exposure
Exposed or Sheltered
Hardiness
H5
Drought Resistance
Yes

Colour & Scent

Season Stem Flower Foliage Fruit
Spring
Summer
Autumn
Winter

Botanical 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
Accepted

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
  • Gravel garden
  • Patio and container plants
  • Coastal
  • Cottage and informal garden
  • Wildlife gardens
  • Flower borders and beds

Pruning

Deadhead regularly and cut back after flowering

Pests

May be susceptible to slugs

Diseases

May be susceptible to downy mildews