Type
Flowering Plants
Shrub
Origin
China
Southeastern United States, South-Central United States, Southwestern United States, Mexico
Types
Ribbon series, Milady aster
Gaillardia pulchella var. Australis
Gaillardia pulchella var. Picta
Habitat
Cold Regions
Brushlands, damp meadows, gardens, Grassland, Shaded sites
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-9
-9999
AHS Heat Zone
9 - 1
12 - 1
Sunset Zone
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
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
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Yellow, Purple, Pink, Rose, Crimson, Blue Violet
Yellow, Red
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Arrowhead
Irregular
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Keep ground moist, Never Over-water, Requires a lot of watering, Requires regular watering
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
Alternate Days
Average Water
Soil pH
Slightly Acidic
Alkaline, Neutral
Soil Type
Loamy, Well drained
Clay, Loamy, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Loamy, Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
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
Compost, Well-rotted manure
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in spring
Pests and Diseases
fungus
Pests and diseases free
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single, Double, Semi-Double
Double
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
-
Birds, Butterflies
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bouquets, Hanging Basket, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beautification
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for insects, Versatility, Very little waste
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Rheumatism
-
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Flowers
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Employed in herbal medicine, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Cottage garden, Rock Garden, Showy Tree
Cottage garden, Edging, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
CALLISTEPHUS chinensis
GAILLARDIA pulchella 'Baltoredem'
Common Name
China Aster
Firewheel
In Hindi
चीन एस्टर
Firewheel
In German
China Aster
Feuerrad
In French
Chine Aster
Firewheel
In Spanish
aster de China
Firewheel
In Greek
Κίνα Aster
Firewheel
In Portuguese
China Aster
Firewheel
In Polish
Chiny Aster
Firewheel
In Latin
Sinis Aster
Firewheel
Order
Asterales
Asterales
Family
Asteraceae
Asteraceae
Genus
Callistephus
Gaillardia
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Campanuliden, Eudicots
Tribe
Astereae
Embryophyta
Season and Care of China Aster and Firewheel
Season and care of China Aster and Firewheel is important to know. While considering everything about China Aster and Firewheel Care, growing season is an essential factor. China Aster season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Firewheel season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for China Aster is Loam, Sand and for Firewheel is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for China Aster is Acidic, Neutral and for Firewheel is Neutral, Alkaline.
China Aster and Firewheel Physical Information
China Aster and Firewheel physical information is very important for comparison. China Aster height is 20.30 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas Firewheel height is 45.70 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of China Aster and Firewheel are as follows:
China Aster flower color: White, Yellow, Purple, Pink, Rose, Crimson and Blue Violet
China Aster leaf color: Green
Firewheel flower color: Yellow and Red
- Firewheel leaf color: Gray Green
Care of China Aster and Firewheel
Care of China Aster and Firewheel include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. China Aster pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves 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 China Aster needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Alternate Days. Whereas, in summer Firewheel needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.