Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Shrub
Flowering Plants
Origin
Southeastern United States, South-Central United States, Southwestern United States, Mexico
Italy, Southern Europe, western Balkans
Types
Gaillardia pulchella var. Australis
Gaillardia pulchella var. Picta
not available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Brushlands, damp meadows, gardens, Grassland, Shaded sites
Islands, Not Available
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
7-10
AHS Heat Zone
12 - 1
7 - 4
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
21,22
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow, Red
Lavender, Light Blue, White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Black
Non Fruiting Plant
Leaf Color in Spring
Gray Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Irregular
Compound
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Heat Tolerance
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
From bulbs, Seedlings, Stem Planting
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
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Never Over-water, 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
Soil Type
Clay, Loamy, Sand
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
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in spring
fertilize every 2-3 weeks while growing, fertilize in growing season
Pests and Diseases
Pests and diseases free
fungus
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Heat Tolerance
Flower Petal Number
Double
Single
Showy Foliage
No
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Medium
Not Available
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Not Available
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Birds, Insects
Allergy
no allergic reactions
Toxic
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
Asthma, Cough, Unknown
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
Decoration Purposes, 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
Mixed Border, Wildflower
Botanical Name
GAILLARDIA pulchella 'Baltoredem'
CAMPANULA pyramidalis
Common Name
Firewheel
Chimney Bellflower
In Hindi
Firewheel
Chimney Bellflower
In German
Feuerrad
Schornstein Glockenblume
In French
Firewheel
cheminée Bellflower
In Spanish
Firewheel
Chimenea Bellflower
In Greek
Firewheel
καμινάδα καμπανούλα
In Portuguese
Firewheel
chaminé Bellflower
In Polish
Firewheel
komin Bellflower
In Latin
Firewheel
caminorum purgatores Bellflower
Phylum
Not Available
Tracheophyta
Class
Not Available
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asterales
Asterales
Family
Asteraceae
Campanulaceae
Genus
Gaillardia
Campanula
Clade
Angiosperms, Campanuliden, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Embryophyta
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Firewheel and Chimney Bellflower
Season and care of Firewheel and Chimney Bellflower is important to know. While considering everything about Firewheel and Chimney Bellflower Care, growing season is an essential factor. Firewheel season is Summer and Fall and Chimney Bellflower season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Firewheel is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Chimney Bellflower is Loam while the PH of soil for Firewheel is Neutral, Alkaline and for Chimney Bellflower is Acidic, Neutral.
Firewheel and Chimney Bellflower Physical Information
Firewheel and Chimney Bellflower physical information is very important for comparison. Firewheel height is 45.70 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Chimney Bellflower height is 120.00 cm and width 45.70 cm. The color specification of Firewheel and Chimney Bellflower are as follows:
Firewheel flower color: Yellow and Red
Firewheel leaf color: Gray Green
Chimney Bellflower flower color: Lavender, Light Blue and White
- Chimney Bellflower leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Firewheel and Chimney Bellflower
Care of Firewheel and Chimney Bellflower 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 Chimney Bellflower pruning is done 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 Chimney Bellflower needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.