Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
Southeastern United States, South-Central United States, Southwestern United States, Mexico
United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States
Types
Gaillardia pulchella var. Australis
Gaillardia pulchella var. Picta
shadbush, wild plum
Habitat
Brushlands, damp meadows, gardens, Grassland, Shaded sites
Swamps, Thickets, Woods
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
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Yellow, Red
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Black
Red, Violet, Plum
Leaf Color in Spring
Gray Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green
Yellow, Red, Orange, Orange Red
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Irregular
Oval
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Grafting, 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
occasional watering once established
In Summer
Lots of watering
Drought Tolerant
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Less Watering
Soil pH
Alkaline, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loamy, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
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
No need to prune, Prune if you want to improve plant shape
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in spring
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Less fertilizing
Pests and Diseases
Pests and diseases free
Bacterial leaf spot, Beetles, Powdery mildew, Red blotch, Rust
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Heat And Humidity
Flower Petal Number
Double
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Birds, Deers, Hoverflies
Allergy
no allergic reactions
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Improve skin condition, Not Available, Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Agroforestry, Food for animals, Food for birds, No fertilizer, pesticides, or herbicides needed, soil stabilisation
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
Diarrhea, Gastrointestinal disorders, Menstrual Disorders
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Fruits
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
Food for animals, Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Cottage garden, Edging, Mixed Border, Tropical
Edible, Feature Plant, Foundation, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
GAILLARDIA pulchella 'Baltoredem'
AMELANCHIER arborea
Common Name
Firewheel
Common Serviceberry, Downy Serviceberry, Juneberry, Shadbush
In Hindi
Firewheel
Juneberry
In German
Feuerrad
Felsenbirnen
In French
Firewheel
Amélanchier
In Spanish
Firewheel
Amelanchier
In Greek
Firewheel
Juneberry
In Portuguese
Firewheel
Amelanchier
In Polish
Firewheel
Świdośliwa
In Latin
Firewheel
Amelanchier
Phylum
Not Available
Magnoliophyta
Class
Not Available
Magnoliopsida
Family
Asteraceae
Rosaceae
Genus
Gaillardia
Amelanchier
Clade
Angiosperms, Campanuliden, Eudicots
Dicotyledonous
Tribe
Embryophyta
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Malvoideae
Season and Care of Firewheel and Juneberry
Season and care of Firewheel and Juneberry is important to know. While considering everything about Firewheel and Juneberry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Firewheel season is Summer and Fall and Juneberry season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Firewheel is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Juneberry is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Firewheel is Neutral, Alkaline and for Juneberry is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Firewheel and Juneberry Physical Information
Firewheel and Juneberry physical information is very important for comparison. Firewheel height is 45.70 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Juneberry height is 610.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Firewheel and Juneberry are as follows:
Firewheel flower color: Yellow and Red
Firewheel leaf color: Gray Green
Juneberry flower color: White
- Juneberry leaf color: Green and Gray Green
Care of Firewheel and Juneberry
Care of Firewheel and Juneberry 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 Juneberry pruning is done No need to prune and Prune if you want to improve plant shape. In summer Firewheel needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Juneberry needs Drought Tolerant and in winter, it needs Less Watering.