Origin
Southeastern United States, South-Central United States, Southwestern United States, Mexico
Southeastern United States, South-Central United States, Southwestern United States, Mexico
Types
Gaillardia pulchella var. Australis
Gaillardia pulchella var. Picta
Gaillardia pulchella var. Australis
Gaillardia pulchella var. Picta
Habitat
Brushlands, damp meadows, gardens, Grassland, Shaded sites
Brushlands, damp meadows, gardens, Grassland, Shaded sites
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
Not Available
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, 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
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow, Red
Yellow, Red
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Gray Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Irregular
Irregular
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings, Stem Planting
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
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Never Over-water, Water twice a day in the initial period, Water when soil is dry
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Alkaline, Neutral
Alkaline, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loamy, Sand
Clay, Loamy, Sand
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
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
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in spring
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in spring
Pests and Diseases
Pests and diseases free
Pests and diseases free
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Double
Double
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Invasive
Sometimes
Sometimes
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
no allergic reactions
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification
Beautification
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Flowers
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Cottage garden, Edging, Mixed Border, Tropical
Cottage garden, Edging, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
GAILLARDIA pulchella 'Baltoredem'
GAILLARDIA pulchella 'Baltoredem'
Common Name
Firewheel
Firewheel
In Hindi
Firewheel
Firewheel
In German
Feuerrad
Feuerrad
In French
Firewheel
Firewheel
In Spanish
Firewheel
Firewheel
In Greek
Firewheel
Firewheel
In Portuguese
Firewheel
Firewheel
In Polish
Firewheel
Firewheel
In Latin
Firewheel
Firewheel
Phylum
Not Available
Not Available
Class
Not Available
Not Available
Order
Asterales
Asterales
Family
Asteraceae
Asteraceae
Genus
Gaillardia
Gaillardia
Clade
Angiosperms, Campanuliden, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Campanuliden, Eudicots
Tribe
Embryophyta
Embryophyta
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Firewheel and Firewheel
Season and care of Firewheel and Firewheel is important to know. While considering everything about Firewheel and Firewheel Care, growing season is an essential factor. Firewheel season is Summer and Fall and Firewheel season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Firewheel is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Firewheel is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Firewheel is Neutral, Alkaline and for Firewheel is Neutral, Alkaline.
Firewheel and Firewheel Physical Information
Firewheel and Firewheel physical information is very important for comparison. Firewheel height is 45.70 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Firewheel height is 45.70 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Firewheel and Firewheel are as follows:
Firewheel flower color: Yellow and Red
Firewheel leaf color: Gray Green
Firewheel flower color: Yellow and Red
- Firewheel leaf color: Gray Green
Care of Firewheel and Firewheel
Care of Firewheel and Firewheel 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 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. In summer Firewheel needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Firewheel needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.