Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
Southeastern United States, South-Central United States, Southwestern United States, Mexico
Southeastern United States
Types
Gaillardia pulchella var. Australis
Gaillardia pulchella var. Picta
Not available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Brushlands, damp meadows, gardens, Grassland, Shaded sites
Bluffs, Coastal Regions, Stream side, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
5-9
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
Spreading
Flower Color
Yellow, Red
White, Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Gray Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green
Lemon yellow, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Irregular
Palmate
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
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
Average
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Salt, Wind
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Cuttings, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
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
Keep the Soil well drained, 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
Average
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 damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in spring
14-14-14 Fertilizer, Apply N-P-K, slow-release fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Pests and diseases free
Edema, Powdery mildew, Verticillium Wilt
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Salt, Wind
Flower Petal Number
Double
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Invasive
Sometimes
Sometimes
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Allergy
no allergic reactions
Pollen
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Wildlife
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
Antirheumatic, Colic, constipation, Piles
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Seeds
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
Used for making soaps
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Cottage garden, Edging, Mixed Border, Tropical
Feature Plant, Foundation, Screening, Wind Break
Botanical Name
GAILLARDIA pulchella 'Baltoredem'
AESCULUS parviflora
Common Name
Firewheel
bottlebrush buckeye, dwarf horse chestnut
In Hindi
Firewheel
Bottlebrush Buckeye
In German
Feuerrad
Buckeye Putzer
In French
Firewheel
Bottlebrush Buckeye
In Spanish
Firewheel
bottlebrush Buckeye
In Greek
Firewheel
bottlebrush Buckeye
In Portuguese
Firewheel
Bottlebrush Buckeye
In Polish
Firewheel
Bottlebrush Buckeye
In Latin
Firewheel
bottlebrush Buckeye
Phylum
Not Available
Magnoliophyta
Class
Not Available
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asterales
Sapindales
Family
Asteraceae
Hippocastanaceae
Genus
Gaillardia
Aesculus
Clade
Angiosperms, Campanuliden, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Embryophyta
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Hippocastanoideae
Season and Care of Firewheel and Bottlebrush Buckeye
Season and care of Firewheel and Bottlebrush Buckeye is important to know. While considering everything about Firewheel and Bottlebrush Buckeye Care, growing season is an essential factor. Firewheel season is Summer and Fall and Bottlebrush Buckeye season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Firewheel is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Bottlebrush Buckeye is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Firewheel is Neutral, Alkaline and for Bottlebrush Buckeye is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Firewheel and Bottlebrush Buckeye Physical Information
Firewheel and Bottlebrush Buckeye physical information is very important for comparison. Firewheel height is 45.70 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Bottlebrush Buckeye height is 180.00 cm and width 180.00 cm. The color specification of Firewheel and Bottlebrush Buckeye are as follows:
Firewheel flower color: Yellow and Red
Firewheel leaf color: Gray Green
Bottlebrush Buckeye flower color: White and Pink
- Bottlebrush Buckeye leaf color: Green
Care of Firewheel and Bottlebrush Buckeye
Care of Firewheel and Bottlebrush Buckeye 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 Bottlebrush Buckeye pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers and Remove dead leaves. In summer Firewheel needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Bottlebrush Buckeye needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.