Gaillardia 'Gallo Red

Gallo Red Blanketflower, Perennial Blanketflower

Gaillardia ‘Gallo Red’ — commonly called Gallo® Red Blanket Flower — is a compact, free-flowering perennial valued for its rich red 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 deep red tones, often accented by a warm golden center. Its compact size and heavy blooming habit make it ideal for containers, borders, and small 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
Rich red flowers provide bold, saturated 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

Bloom time

Late Spring, Summer

Leaf color

Dark Spring Green

Fall color

Crimson

Attracts

Bees, Butterflies

Soil

Average, Sandy, Well Drained

Landscape use

Border, Container, Mass Planting, Rock Garden

Shape

Compact, Mounded

Fragrant

Yes

Deer resistant

Yes

Drought tolerant

Yes