Gaillardia 'Gallp Orange

Gallp Orange Blanketflower

Gaillardia ‘Gallo Orange’ — commonly called Gallo® Orange Blanket Flower — is a compact, free-flowering perennial valued for its bright orange blooms and excellent heat tolerance. It forms a neat, mounded clump of gray-green foliage, topped from late spring through summer with daisy-like flowers in vivid orange tones with golden centers. Its compact habit and heavy flowering make it ideal for containers and smaller garden spaces.

Mature Size:
Width: 10–14 in
Height: 10–14 in

USDA Zones: 3a–10b
Light: Full sun
Soil: Well-drained soils; thrives in lean, sandy conditions
Water: Low; highly drought tolerant once established

Wildlife: Attracts bees and butterflies; deer resistant

Features & Landscape Uses:
Form: Compact, mounded perennial with heavy blooming habit
Bright orange flowers provide strong, warm color
Excellent heat and drought tolerance
Ideal for borders, containers, and mass plantings
Performs well in hot, dry conditions

Maintenance:
Deadhead spent flowers to encourage continued blooming
Avoid overly rich or poorly drained soils
Cut back in late fall or early spring
Divide every few years to maintain vigor

Plant type

Perennial

Height

9"-16"

Width

12"-18"

Hardiness zones

3–10

Sunlight

Full Sun

Growth rate

Fast

Leaf color

Green

Fall color

Orange

Attracts

Butterflies

Soil

Average, Sandy, Well Drained

Shape

Compact, Mounded

Fragrant

Yes

Deer resistant

Yes

Drought tolerant

Yes