Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
Southeastern United States, South-Central United States, Southwestern United States, Mexico
China, Japan
Types
Gaillardia pulchella var. Australis
Gaillardia pulchella var. Picta
'Alba Luxurians' clematis, Alpine clematis, 'Bee's Jubilee' clematis, 'Gillian Blades' clematis, 'Rhapsody' clematis
Habitat
Brushlands, damp meadows, gardens, Grassland, Shaded sites
Roadsides, Thickets
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
4-9
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
A2, A3, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow, Red
Blue, Pink, Red, White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Gray Green
Light Green, Sea Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green
Green, Sea Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green
Green, Sea Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Irregular
Ovate
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loamy, Well drained
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Slightly Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Fall, Spring, Summer, Winter
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Grafting, 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
It cannot sustain wet-feet, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires regular watering, Water Deeply, Water twice a day in the initial period
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Alkaline, Neutral
Neutral, Slightly Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loamy, Sand
Loamy, Well drained
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
Cut or pinch the stems, Prune after flowering, Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune in spring, Prune to control growth, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove shoots
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in spring
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Pests and diseases free
Aphids, Canker, Leaf spot, Powdery mildew, Rust, Whiteflies
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Double
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Birds
Allergy
no allergic reactions
Colic, Diarrhea, Irritation to intestines, Irritation to stomach, Irritation to urinary tract
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification
Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
Bone disorders, Gout, Headache, Joint pain, Syphilis, Varicose veins
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Leaves, Root bark, Vines
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
Employed in herbal medicine
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Cottage garden, Edging, Mixed Border, Tropical
Not Available
Botanical Name
GAILLARDIA pulchella 'Baltoredem'
Clematis
Common Name
Firewheel
Clematis
In Hindi
Firewheel
क्लेमाटिस
In German
Feuerrad
Klematis
In French
Firewheel
Clématite
In Spanish
Firewheel
Clemátide
In Greek
Firewheel
κληματιτής
In Portuguese
Firewheel
Clematite
In Polish
Firewheel
Clematis
In Latin
Firewheel
Clematis
Phylum
Not Available
Tracheophyta
Class
Not Available
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asterales
Ranunculales
Family
Asteraceae
Ranunculaceae
Genus
Gaillardia
Clematis
Clade
Angiosperms, Campanuliden, Eudicots
Not Available
Tribe
Embryophyta
Anemoneae
Subfamily
Not Available
Ranunculoideae
Season and Care of Firewheel and Clematis
Season and care of Firewheel and Clematis is important to know. While considering everything about Firewheel and Clematis Care, growing season is an essential factor. Firewheel season is Summer and Fall and Clematis season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Firewheel is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Clematis is Loamy, Well drained while the PH of soil for Firewheel is Neutral, Alkaline and for Clematis is Neutral, Slightly Alkaline.
Firewheel and Clematis Physical Information
Firewheel and Clematis physical information is very important for comparison. Firewheel height is 45.70 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Clematis height is 11.50 cm and width 17.00 cm. The color specification of Firewheel and Clematis are as follows:
Firewheel flower color: Yellow and Red
Firewheel leaf color: Gray Green
Clematis flower color: Blue, Pink, Red and White
- Clematis leaf color: Light Green and Sea Green
Care of Firewheel and Clematis
Care of Firewheel and Clematis 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 Clematis pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Prune after flowering, Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune in spring, Prune to control growth, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove shoots. In summer Firewheel needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Clematis needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.