Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
Southeastern United States, South-Central United States, Southwestern United States, Mexico
Mexico, Central America, South America
Types
Gaillardia pulchella var. Australis
Gaillardia pulchella var. Picta
Cherry Stuffer, Sweet Cherry, Hot Cherry
Habitat
Brushlands, damp meadows, gardens, Grassland, Shaded sites
Temperate Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
5-12
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
A1, A2, A3, 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
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Yellow, Red
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Black
Red, Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Gray Green
Sea Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green
Dark Green, Black
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green
Leaf Shape
Irregular
Lanceolate
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
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
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
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full 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
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in spring
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Pests and diseases free
Aphids, Armyworm, Borers, Red blotch, Stink bugs, Worms
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Salt
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Double
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Aphids, Beetles
Allergy
-
Eye irritation, Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Vitamin A, Vitamin C
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Fruits
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
Used as a nutritious food item, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Cottage garden, Edging, Mixed Border, Tropical
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Tropical
Botanical Name
GAILLARDIA pulchella 'Baltoredem'
CAPSICUM annuum 'Cherry Pick'
Common Name
Firewheel
Cherry Pepper, Cherry Pick Pepper
In Hindi
Firewheel
चेरी मिर्च
In German
Feuerrad
Kirsche Pfeffer
In French
Firewheel
cerise Pepper
In Spanish
Firewheel
cereza de la pimienta
In Greek
Firewheel
Cherry πιπέρι
In Portuguese
Firewheel
cereja pimenta
In Polish
Firewheel
Cherry Pieprz
In Latin
Firewheel
Cherry Pepper
Order
Asterales
Solanales
Family
Asteraceae
Solanaceae
Genus
Gaillardia
Capsicum
Clade
Angiosperms, Campanuliden, Eudicots
Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Embryophyta
Capsiceae
Season and Care of Firewheel and Cherry Pepper
Season and care of Firewheel and Cherry Pepper is important to know. While considering everything about Firewheel and Cherry Pepper Care, growing season is an essential factor. Firewheel season is Summer and Fall and Cherry Pepper season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Firewheel is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Cherry Pepper is Loam while the PH of soil for Firewheel is Neutral, Alkaline and for Cherry Pepper is Neutral.
Firewheel and Cherry Pepper Physical Information
Firewheel and Cherry Pepper physical information is very important for comparison. Firewheel height is 45.70 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Cherry Pepper height is 45.70 cm and width 40.60 cm. The color specification of Firewheel and Cherry Pepper are as follows:
Firewheel flower color: Yellow and Red
Firewheel leaf color: Gray Green
Cherry Pepper flower color: White
- Cherry Pepper leaf color: Sea Green
Care of Firewheel and Cherry Pepper
Care of Firewheel and Cherry Pepper 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 Cherry Pepper pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Firewheel needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Cherry Pepper needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.