Gaillardia aristata Torchlight (Fackelschein) – Flame-red fire for garden and cut flowers

Gaillardia aristata Torchlight, also known as Fackelschein, is a spectacular perennial with flame-red flowers on long stems. Thanks to its striking flowers and long flowering period, this plant is ideal for borders, garden beds, and rock gardens, but also perfect as a cut flower for flower arrangements and bouquets.

The intense colors and sturdy stems make the flowers a real eye-catcher. They are also very attractive to pollinators like bees and butterflies, contributing to a healthy and ecologically valuable garden.

Features of Gaillardia Torchlight

• Flowers: large, flame-red, showy and long-blooming

• Flowering period: summer to autumn; long-lasting flowering on sturdy stems

• Uses: borders, rock gardens, flowerbeds, pots and cut flowers

• Stems: long and sturdy, excellent for bouquets and flower arrangements

• Pollinators: attracts bees, butterflies and other beneficial insects

The long stems make Gaillardia Torchlight particularly suitable for cut flowers, as the blooms remain firm and retain their color well. This makes them ideal for bouquets, flower arrangements, and decorative arrangements.

Growing instructions

Gaillardia Torchlight is easy to grow and thrives in the right conditions:

• Location: full sun for maximum color intensity and flowering

• Soil: well-drained; avoid wet, heavy clay soil

• Water: Water moderately; once established the plant is drought tolerant

• Maintenance: regularly removing faded flowers encourages new flowering.

With this care, Gaillardia Torchlight will develop into a healthy, robust plant with a long period of showy flowers.

Decorative and functional applications

Gaillardia Torchlight offers many possibilities for both decorative and functional use:

• Borders and edges: flame-red flowers create a vibrant and striking accent

• Rock gardens: drought tolerant and ideal for sunny, well-drained soils

• Cut flowers: flowers on long, sturdy stems are perfect for bouquets and flower arrangements

• Pots and containers: suitable for terraces, balconies and patios

• Ecological garden: attracts pollinators and promotes biodiversity

Benefits of Gaillardia Torchlight

• Long lasting flowering: summer to autumn, ideal for a long lasting display

• Flame-red flowers: an intense color accent for borders and flower arrangements

• Sturdy stems for cut flowers: suitable for bouquets and decorative arrangements

• Low maintenance: drought tolerant and easy to care for

• Pollinator-friendly: attracts bees, butterflies and beneficial insects

Why choose Gaillardia aristata Torchlight (Fackelschein)?

Gaillardia Torchlight combines spectacular colors, long-lasting blooms, and ecological value in a single plant. The flame-red flowers on long stems create a striking and vibrant display in any garden or border. At the same time, the plant is excellent for cut flowers, making it versatile.

Whether you're looking to enhance a border, rock garden, or bouquet, this perennial border plant offers a long period of color and life. Thanks to its drought tolerance, easy care, and attractiveness to pollinators, Gaillardia Torchlight is an ideal choice for both professional gardeners and hobbyists who value quality, long-lasting blooms, and ecological benefits.