Type
Shrub
Flowering Plants
Origin
Southeastern United States, South-Central United States, Southwestern United States, Mexico
South America, Argentina, Brazil
Types
Gaillardia pulchella var. Australis
Gaillardia pulchella var. Picta
Helen Campbell spider flower, Queen Series spider flower, Violet Queen spider flower
Habitat
Brushlands, damp meadows, gardens, Grassland, Shaded sites
vacant lots, wastelands, yards
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
8-11
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
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, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow, Red
White, Purple, Pink, Rose, Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Gray Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Irregular
Lanceolate
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
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
Average Water Needs
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Alkaline, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loamy, Sand
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
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
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Invasive
Sometimes
Sometimes
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Butterflies
Allergy
-
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification
Borders
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, antinociceptive
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Leaves
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
Used for bedding in gardens
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Cottage garden, Edging, Mixed Border, Tropical
Foundation, Landscape
Botanical Name
GAILLARDIA pulchella 'Baltoredem'
CLEOME hassleriana
Common Name
Firewheel
Cleome, Pink Queen, Spider Flower
In Hindi
Firewheel
Pink Queen
In German
Feuerrad
rosa Königin
In French
Firewheel
Reine rose
In Spanish
Firewheel
Reina de color rosa
In Greek
Firewheel
ροζ Βασίλισσα
In Portuguese
Firewheel
Rainha -de-rosa
In Polish
Firewheel
Różowa Królowa
In Latin
Firewheel
Regina Pink
Order
Asterales
Brassicales
Family
Asteraceae
Cleomaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Campanuliden, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Embryophyta
Cleomeae
Season and Care of Firewheel and Pink Queen
Season and care of Firewheel and Pink Queen is important to know. While considering everything about Firewheel and Pink Queen Care, growing season is an essential factor. Firewheel season is Summer and Fall and Pink Queen season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Firewheel is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Pink Queen is Sand while the PH of soil for Firewheel is Neutral, Alkaline and for Pink Queen is Acidic, Neutral.
Firewheel and Pink Queen Physical Information
Firewheel and Pink Queen physical information is very important for comparison. Firewheel height is 45.70 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Pink Queen height is 120.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Firewheel and Pink Queen are as follows:
Firewheel flower color: Yellow and Red
Firewheel leaf color: Gray Green
Pink Queen flower color: White, Purple, Pink, Rose and Lavender
- Pink Queen leaf color: Green
Care of Firewheel and Pink Queen
Care of Firewheel and Pink Queen 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 Pink Queen 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 Pink Queen needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.