Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Shrub
Tender Perennial
Origin
Southeastern United States, South-Central United States, Southwestern United States, Mexico
Hybrid origin
Types
Gaillardia pulchella var. Australis
Gaillardia pulchella var. Picta
'Bellagio Apricot' begonia, 'Bellagio Blush' begonia, 'Bellagio Pink' begonia
Habitat
Brushlands, damp meadows, gardens, Grassland, Shaded sites
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
9-15
AHS Heat Zone
12 - 1
12-1
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
H1, H2, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow, Red
Pink, Salmon
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Gray Green
Red, Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green
Red, Green, Dark Green, Bronze
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green
Red, Dark Green, Bronze
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green
Leaf Shape
Irregular
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
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
Over-watering can cause leaf problems or root diseases, Requires regular watering, Water Deeply
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
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
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
Cut or pinch the stems, No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune to control growth, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in spring
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Pests and diseases free
Aphids, Bacterial leaf spot, Botrytis Blight, Foliar nematode, Powdery mildew, Pythium rot, Rhizoctonia crown rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Double
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Not Available
Allergy
no allergic reactions
Asthma
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification
Beautification
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
Bronchitis, Candidiasis, Cold, Digestive disorders, Dysentry, Haemoptysis, Liver problems, Menstrual Disorders, Scrofula, Swelling
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Whole plant
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Cottage garden, Edging, Mixed Border, Tropical
Container, Edging, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
GAILLARDIA pulchella 'Baltoredem'
BEGONIA 'Richmondensis'
Common Name
Firewheel
Begonia, Richmond Begonia
In Hindi
Firewheel
बिगोनिया
In German
Feuerrad
Begonie
In French
Firewheel
Begonia
In Spanish
Firewheel
Begonia
In Greek
Firewheel
μπιγκόνια
In Portuguese
Firewheel
Begônia
In Polish
Firewheel
Begonia
In Latin
Firewheel
Begonia
Phylum
Not Available
Magnoliophyta
Class
Not Available
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asterales
Cucurbitales
Family
Asteraceae
Begoniaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Campanuliden, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Embryophyta
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Firewheel and Begonia
Season and care of Firewheel and Begonia is important to know. While considering everything about Firewheel and Begonia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Firewheel season is Summer and Fall and Begonia season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Firewheel is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Begonia is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Firewheel is Neutral, Alkaline and for Begonia is Acidic, Neutral.
Firewheel and Begonia Physical Information
Firewheel and Begonia physical information is very important for comparison. Firewheel height is 45.70 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Begonia height is 30.50 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Firewheel and Begonia are as follows:
Firewheel flower color: Yellow and Red
Firewheel leaf color: Gray Green
Begonia flower color: Pink and Salmon
- Begonia leaf color: Red and Green
Care of Firewheel and Begonia
Care of Firewheel and Begonia 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 Begonia pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune to control growth and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Firewheel needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Begonia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.