Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
Southeastern United States, South-Central United States, Southwestern United States, Mexico
China
Types
Gaillardia pulchella var. Australis
Gaillardia pulchella var. Picta
European Barberry, Japanese Barberry,
Habitat
Brushlands, damp meadows, gardens, Grassland, Shaded sites
Hillside, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
-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
7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Yellow, Red
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Gray Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Irregular
Oval
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings, Transplanting
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, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loamy, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
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
Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in spring
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Pests and diseases free
Verticillium Wilt
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Double
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
-
Allergy
-
Itchiness, Stomach burn
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification
Beautification
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Diarrhea, High blood pressure, Menstrual Disorders, Upset stomach, Urinary tract problems
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Fruits
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for fragrance
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Cottage garden, Edging, Mixed Border, Tropical
Hedges, Screening, Wind Break
Botanical Name
GAILLARDIA pulchella 'Baltoredem'
BERBERIS soulieana
Common Name
Firewheel
Barberry
In Hindi
Firewheel
Burberry
In German
Feuerrad
Burberry
In French
Firewheel
Burberry
In Spanish
Firewheel
Burberry
In Greek
Firewheel
Burberry
In Portuguese
Firewheel
Burberry
In Polish
Firewheel
kwaśnica
In Latin
Firewheel
Barberry
Order
Asterales
Ranunculales
Family
Asteraceae
Berberidaceae
Genus
Gaillardia
Berberis
Clade
Angiosperms, Campanuliden, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Season and Care of Firewheel and Barberry
Season and care of Firewheel and Barberry is important to know. While considering everything about Firewheel and Barberry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Firewheel season is Summer and Fall and Barberry season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Firewheel is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Barberry is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Firewheel is Neutral, Alkaline and for Barberry is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Firewheel and Barberry Physical Information
Firewheel and Barberry physical information is very important for comparison. Firewheel height is 45.70 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Barberry height is 120.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Firewheel and Barberry are as follows:
Firewheel flower color: Yellow and Red
Firewheel leaf color: Gray Green
Barberry flower color: Yellow
- Barberry leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Firewheel and Barberry
Care of Firewheel and Barberry 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 Barberry pruning is done Remove dead leaves and Remove deadheads. In summer Firewheel needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Barberry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.