Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
Southeastern United States, South-Central United States, Southwestern United States, Mexico
Hybrid origin
Types
Gaillardia pulchella var. Australis
Gaillardia pulchella var. Picta
Victoria Rhubarb
Colorado Red Rhubarb
Turkish Rhubarb
Habitat
Brushlands, damp meadows, gardens, Grassland, Shaded sites
gardens, Grassland, Humid climates, Tropical regions, Urban areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
5-8
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
2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 14, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Yellow, Red
Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Black
Burgundy
Leaf Color in Spring
Gray Green
Green, Dark Red
Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green
Green, Dark Red
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green
Green, Dark Red
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Irregular
Compound
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
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
Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering, Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather, Water Deeply
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Alkaline, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loamy, Sand
Clay, 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
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in spring
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Pests and diseases free
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Double
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Not Available
Allergy
no allergic reactions
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Whole plant
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
Culinary use, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Cottage garden, Edging, Mixed Border, Tropical
Feature Plant, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
GAILLARDIA pulchella 'Baltoredem'
RHEUM 'Ace of Hearts'
Common Name
Firewheel
Ace of Hearts Ornamental Rhubarb, Ornamental Rhubarb
In Hindi
Firewheel
सजावटी प्रकार का फल
In German
Feuerrad
Ornamental Rhabarber
In French
Firewheel
rhubarbe ornementale
In Spanish
Firewheel
Ornamental de ruibarbo
In Greek
Firewheel
καλλωπιστικά Ραβέντι
In Portuguese
Firewheel
ornamental ruibarbo
In Polish
Firewheel
ozdobne Rabarbar
In Latin
Firewheel
decentius Rhubarb
Phylum
Not Available
Tracheophyta
Class
Not Available
Not Available
Order
Asterales
Caryophyllales
Family
Asteraceae
Polygonaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Campanuliden, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Tribe
Embryophyta
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Firewheel and Ornamental Rhubarb
Season and care of Firewheel and Ornamental Rhubarb is important to know. While considering everything about Firewheel and Ornamental Rhubarb Care, growing season is an essential factor. Firewheel season is Summer and Fall and Ornamental Rhubarb season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Firewheel is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Ornamental Rhubarb is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Firewheel is Neutral, Alkaline and for Ornamental Rhubarb is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Firewheel and Ornamental Rhubarb Physical Information
Firewheel and Ornamental Rhubarb physical information is very important for comparison. Firewheel height is 45.70 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Ornamental Rhubarb height is 71.10 cm and width 81.30 cm. The color specification of Firewheel and Ornamental Rhubarb are as follows:
Firewheel flower color: Yellow and Red
Firewheel leaf color: Gray Green
Ornamental Rhubarb flower color: Light Pink
- Ornamental Rhubarb leaf color: Green and Dark Red
Care of Firewheel and Ornamental Rhubarb
Care of Firewheel and Ornamental Rhubarb 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 Ornamental Rhubarb pruning is done 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 Ornamental Rhubarb needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.
