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
Caliicarpa bodinieri, Callicarpa dichotoma, Caliicarpa japonica
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Brushlands, damp meadows, gardens, Grassland, Shaded sites
Woodland Garden Dappled Shade
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
5-8
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
3a, 3b, 4, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Flower Color
Yellow, Red
Pink, Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Gray Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green
Green, Yellow green, Rose
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Irregular
Ovate
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Cuttings, Seedlings
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
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Needs watering once a week
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Alkaline, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loamy, Sand
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
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 in early spring, Prune in late winter, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in spring
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Balanced liquid fertilizer monthly
Pests and Diseases
Pests and diseases free
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Not Available
Flower Petal Number
Double
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
no allergic reactions
Pollen
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Good for skin
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for birds, Food for insects, Wildlife
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
Dysentry, Fever, Malaria, Rheumatism, Stomach pain
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Leaves, Root, Seeds, Stem
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
Cattle Fodder, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Cottage garden, Edging, Mixed Border, Tropical
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break
Botanical Name
GAILLARDIA pulchella 'Baltoredem'
CALLICARPA bodinieri 'Profusion'
Common Name
Firewheel
Beautyberry
In Hindi
Firewheel
Beauty Berry Plant
In German
Feuerrad
Schönheit Berry Pflanze
In French
Firewheel
Beauté Berry Plante
In Spanish
Firewheel
Planta de la baya de belleza
In Greek
Firewheel
Ομορφιά Berry Φυτών
In Portuguese
Firewheel
Planta Berry beleza
In Polish
Firewheel
Beauty Berry roślin
In Latin
Firewheel
Planta forma Berry
Phylum
Not Available
Vascular plant
Class
Not Available
Magnoliopsida
Family
Asteraceae
Verbenaceae
Genus
Gaillardia
Callicarpa
Clade
Angiosperms, Campanuliden, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Embryophyta
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Amaryllidoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Firewheel and Beautyberry
Season and care of Firewheel and Beautyberry is important to know. While considering everything about Firewheel and Beautyberry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Firewheel season is Summer and Fall and Beautyberry season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Firewheel is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Beautyberry is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Firewheel is Neutral, Alkaline and for Beautyberry is Neutral.
Firewheel and Beautyberry Physical Information
Firewheel and Beautyberry physical information is very important for comparison. Firewheel height is 45.70 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Beautyberry height is 609.60 cm and width 243.84 cm. The color specification of Firewheel and Beautyberry are as follows:
Firewheel flower color: Yellow and Red
Firewheel leaf color: Gray Green
Beautyberry flower color: Pink and Lavender
- Beautyberry leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Firewheel and Beautyberry
Care of Firewheel and Beautyberry 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 Beautyberry pruning is done Prune in early spring, Prune in late winter, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Firewheel needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Beautyberry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.