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Gaillardia 'Gallo Red
Common Name: 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 |
| Width: | 12"-18" |
| Height: | 9"-16" |
| Fragrant: | Yes |
| Fruit: | Not verified |
| Growth Rate | Fast |
| Zone: | 3–10 |
| Deer Resistant: | Yes |
| Salt Tolerant: | Not verified |
| Drought Tolerant: | Yes |
| Attract: | Butterflies, Bees |
| Exposure: | Full Sun |
| Bloom Time: | Late Spring, Summer |
| Landscape/Use: | Container, Mass Planting, Border, Rock Garden |
| Shape: | Compact, Mounded |
| Soil Type | Sandy, Well Drained, Average |
| Leaf Color: | Dark Spring Green |
| Fall Color: | Crimson |