Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Origin
Hybrid origin
Southeastern United States, South-Central United States, Southwestern United States, Mexico
Types
Brasilensis, Easter Parade, Formosa, Rosenka (Orange), James Walker, Jubilee Showlady, Barbara Karst, Elizabeth Angus
Gaillardia pulchella var. Australis
Gaillardia pulchella var. Picta
Habitat
Rainforest, Tropical rainforest
Brushlands, damp meadows, gardens, Grassland, Shaded sites
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
Not Available
AHS Heat Zone
12-11
12 - 1
Sunset Zone
22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Cushion/Mound-forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Gold, Magenta
Yellow, Red
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown, Green
Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Tubular
Irregular
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Grafting, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Medium
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Never Over-water, Water twice a day in the initial period, Water when soil is dry
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Alkaline, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loamy, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Cut or pinch the stems, Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune in the late winter or spring, Prune prior to new growth, Prune to control growth, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in spring
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Leaf spot, Mealybugs, Red spider mite, Root rot, Whiteflies
Pests and diseases free
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Double
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Itchiness, Skin rash
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Beautification
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Flowers
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Foundation, Groundcover, Hedges, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical
Cottage garden, Edging, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
BOUGAINVILLEA 'Helen Johnson'
GAILLARDIA pulchella 'Baltoredem'
Common Name
Bougainvillea
Firewheel
In Hindi
Bougainvillea
Firewheel
In German
Bougainvillea
Feuerrad
In French
Bougainvilliers
Firewheel
In Spanish
Bougainvillea
Firewheel
In Greek
Bougainvillea
Firewheel
In Portuguese
Bougainvillea
Firewheel
In Polish
Bugenwilli
Firewheel
In Latin
Bougainvillea
Firewheel
Phylum
Spermatophyta
Not Available
Class
Dicotyledonae
Not Available
Order
Caryophyllales
Asterales
Family
Nyctaginaceae
Asteraceae
Genus
Bougainvillea
Gaillardia
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Campanuliden, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Embryophyta
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Bougainvillea and Firewheel
Season and care of Bougainvillea and Firewheel is important to know. While considering everything about Bougainvillea and Firewheel Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bougainvillea season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Firewheel season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Bougainvillea is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Firewheel is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Bougainvillea is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Firewheel is Neutral, Alkaline.
Bougainvillea and Firewheel Physical Information
Bougainvillea and Firewheel physical information is very important for comparison. Bougainvillea height is 76.20 cm and width 910.00 cm whereas Firewheel height is 45.70 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Bougainvillea and Firewheel are as follows:
Bougainvillea flower color: Gold and Magenta
Bougainvillea leaf color: Dark Green
Firewheel flower color: Yellow and Red
- Firewheel leaf color: Gray Green
Care of Bougainvillea and Firewheel
Care of Bougainvillea and Firewheel include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Bougainvillea pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune in the late winter or spring, Prune prior to new growth, Prune to control growth and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Firewheel pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove deadheads. In summer Bougainvillea needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Firewheel needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.