Gaillardia’s stunning, long-lasting blooms add a splash of vibrant colour to gardens, rockeries, pots, and coastal landscapes. Hardy and low-maintenance, it’s the perfect choice for gardeners who value beauty and resilience.
Position
Plant Gaillardia in full sun for best results. It thrives in hot, dry areas and is perfect for coastal gardens, rockeries, or containers.
Prepare Soil
Garden: Choose sandy, well-draining soil. Incorporate compost at planting time to improve soil quality.
Pots: Use a free-draining potting mix to ensure healthy root growth.
Feed
- Feed Gaillardia three times a year with a balanced fertiliser like Oderings Total Replenish to maintain vigorous growth and vibrant flowers.
Watering
- Gaillardia is drought-tolerant, requiring minimal watering once established. Overwatering can harm the plant, so allow the soil to dry out between waterings.
Maintenance
- Regularly deadhead spent blooms to encourage continuous flowering throughout the season.
- Trim plants back lightly in late autumn to maintain a tidy appearance and prepare them for winter.
Varieties to Try
- Burgundy: Large, striking wine-red blooms. (40 cm high x 60 cm wide)
- Dazzler: Eye-catching maroon flowers edged in yellow. (40 cm high x 60 cm wide)
- Goblin: Compact variety with orange, red, and yellow blooms blending to yellow edges. (30 cm high x 30 cm wide)
- Yellow: Bright, solid yellow blooms reminiscent of sunflowers. (40 cm high x 60 cm wide)
Garden Expert Tip
Gaillardia thrives in neglected or harsh conditions but performs even better when planted in well-drained soil with compost. Its resilience makes it ideal for dry, frost-prone areas where other plants might struggle.
Why Choose Gaillardia?
With its striking flowers, long bloom season, and minimal care requirements, Gaillardia is perfect for gardeners of all skill levels. Plant it in groups for a bold statement or mix it with other drought-tolerant perennials for a stunning display.
Add a touch of tropical beauty to your garden with Gaillardia and enjoy its vibrant blooms year after year.
