Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Shrub
Herbaceous Perennial
Origin
Southeastern United States, South-Central United States, Southwestern United States, Mexico
Central America
Types
Gaillardia pulchella var. Australis
Gaillardia pulchella var. Picta
Trollius laxus , Trollius asiaticus , Trollius pumilus
Habitat
Brushlands, damp meadows, gardens, Grassland, Shaded sites
Temperate Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
3-8
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
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Yellow, Red
Orange, Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Gray Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Irregular
Palmate
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Divison
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 ground moist
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Alkaline, Neutral
Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loamy, Sand
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Poorly Drained
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
Prune after flowering, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in spring
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in spring
Pests and Diseases
Pests and diseases free
Pest Free, Powdery mildew
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Moisture
Flower Petal Number
Double
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Butterflies
Allergy
no allergic reactions
blisters, Burning sensation, Diarrhea, Irritation to intestines, Kidney Disease
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification
along a porch, deck or patio, Bog Garden, Borders, Landscape Designing, Mixed Border, small hedge, Wild gardens
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
No Beauty Benefits
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
Vitamin C
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Whole plant
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
Traditional medicine
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Cottage garden, Edging, Mixed Border, Tropical
Cottage garden, Flower borders, Informal Garden, Showy Tree
Botanical Name
GAILLARDIA pulchella 'Baltoredem'
GOMPHRENA globosa 'Bicolor Rose'
Common Name
Firewheel
Globe Amaranth, Globe Flower, Gomphrena
In Hindi
Firewheel
globe flower
In German
Feuerrad
Trollblumen
In French
Firewheel
globe flower
In Spanish
Firewheel
Trollius
In Greek
Firewheel
globe flower
In Portuguese
Firewheel
Trollius
In Polish
Firewheel
Pełnik
In Latin
Firewheel
globe flower
Phylum
Not Available
Vascular plant
Class
Not Available
Equisetopsida
Order
Asterales
Ranunculales
Family
Asteraceae
Rhamnaceae
Genus
Gaillardia
Trollius
Clade
Angiosperms, Campanuliden, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Tribe
Embryophyta
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Firewheel and Globe Flower
Season and care of Firewheel and Globe Flower is important to know. While considering everything about Firewheel and Globe Flower Care, growing season is an essential factor. Firewheel season is Summer and Fall and Globe Flower season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Firewheel is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Globe Flower is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Firewheel is Neutral, Alkaline and for Globe Flower is Neutral.
Firewheel and Globe Flower Physical Information
Firewheel and Globe Flower physical information is very important for comparison. Firewheel height is 45.70 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Globe Flower height is 15.00 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Firewheel and Globe Flower are as follows:
Firewheel flower color: Yellow and Red
Firewheel leaf color: Gray Green
Globe Flower flower color: Orange and Yellow
- Globe Flower leaf color: Green and Gray Green
Care of Firewheel and Globe Flower
Care of Firewheel and Globe Flower 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 Globe Flower pruning is done Prune after flowering, 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 Globe Flower needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.