Origin
Southeastern United States, South-Central United States, Southwestern United States, Mexico
Mexico, Central Asia, Eastern Asia
Types
Gaillardia pulchella var. Australis
Gaillardia pulchella var. Picta
Mardi Gras
Kaliedoscope
Edward Goucher
Prostrata
Habitat
Brushlands, damp meadows, gardens, Grassland, Shaded sites
gardens, Homesteads, Roadsides, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
Not Available
AHS Heat Zone
12 - 1
-9999
Sunset Zone
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
Not Available
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Yellow, Red
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Gray Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Irregular
Ovate
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Not Available
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Not Available
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Grafting, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Never Over-water, Water twice a day in the initial period, Water when soil is dry
Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Alkaline, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loamy, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
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
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune to control growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in spring
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Pests and diseases free
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Double
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Self-Sowing
Yes
Not Available
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Not Available
Allergy
no allergic reactions
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Not Available
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Cottage garden, Edging, Mixed Border, Tropical
Foundation, Hedges
Botanical Name
GAILLARDIA pulchella 'Baltoredem'
ABELIA mosanensis
Common Name
Firewheel
Glossy abelia
In Hindi
Firewheel
Abelia
In German
Feuerrad
Abelia
In French
Firewheel
Abelia
In Spanish
Firewheel
Abelia
In Greek
Firewheel
Αμπέλια
In Portuguese
Firewheel
Abelia
In Polish
Firewheel
Abelia
In Latin
Firewheel
Abelia
Phylum
Not Available
Magnoliophyta
Class
Not Available
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asterales
Dipsacales
Family
Asteraceae
Caprifoliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Campanuliden, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Embryophyta
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Caprifolioideae
Properties of Firewheel and Abelia
Wondering what are the properties of Firewheel and Abelia? We provide you with everything About Firewheel and Abelia. Firewheel doesn't have thorns and Abelia doesn't have thorns. Also Firewheel does not have fragrant flowers. Firewheel has allergic reactions like no allergic reactions and Abelia has allergic reactions like no allergic reactions. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Firewheel and Abelia and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Firewheel and Abelia
Season and care of Firewheel and Abelia is important to know. While considering everything about Firewheel and Abelia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Firewheel season is Summer and Fall and Abelia season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Firewheel is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Abelia is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Firewheel is Neutral, Alkaline and for Abelia is Acidic, Neutral.
Firewheel and Abelia Physical Information
Firewheel and Abelia physical information is very important for comparison. Firewheel height is 45.70 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Abelia height is Not Available and width Not Available. The color specification of Firewheel and Abelia are as follows:
Firewheel flower color: Yellow and Red
Firewheel leaf color: Gray Green
Abelia flower color: Not Available
- Abelia leaf color: Not Available
Care of Firewheel and Abelia
Care of Firewheel and Abelia include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. 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 and Abelia pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune to control growth, Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves. In summer Firewheel needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Abelia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.