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Herbaceous Perennial

Gaillardia × grandiflora Sunburst Burgundy Picotee ('Granretip') (Sunburst Series)
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blanketflower [Sunburst Burgundy Picotee]

A compact, bushy, relatively short-lived perennial to 20cm, with bright green foliage. Large, daisy-like, dark red flowers, with a fine gold line round the petal tips, are borne on upright stems from early summer to early autumn

Synonyms
Gaillardia × grandiflora 'Granretip'
Gaillardia aristata Sunburst Red With Yellow Tip

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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 GB / Ireland
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

Trade

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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
  • Coastal
  • Cottage and informal garden
  • Patio and container plants
  • Wildlife gardens
  • 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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