Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Shrub
Flowering Plants
Origin
Southeastern United States, South-Central United States, Southwestern United States, Mexico
Europe, Mediterranean
Types
Gaillardia pulchella var. Australis
Gaillardia pulchella var. Picta
Kablouna Gold, Fiesta Gitana, Art Shades
Habitat
Brushlands, damp meadows, gardens, Grassland, Shaded sites
gardens, Roadsides, Waste areas, wastelands
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
3-9
AHS Heat Zone
12 - 1
6 - 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
A2, A3, H1, 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
Yellow, Orange, Bronze, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Black
Green, Tan
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
Oblong-lanceolate
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Early Autumn, Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial shade, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Well drained
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Early Winter
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings, Transplanting
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
Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Alkaline, Neutral
Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loamy, Sand
Moist, Well drained
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
-
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Partial shade
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
Cut or pinch the stems, 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
Double, Semi-Double
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Beetles, Butterflies, Flying insects
Allergy
-
Dizziness, Itchiness, Nausea, Skin rash, Swelling
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
-
Good for skin and hair, Skin cleanser, Skin Problems, used as a dye
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Curing mumps and measles, Cuts, Reduces toothache, Surgical wounds, Throat infection, Ulcers
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Flowers, Leaves, Root
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
Cosmetics, Sometimes used for making wine, Used as an insecticide, Used as essential oil, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used in salads
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Insignificant
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Cottage garden, Edging, Mixed Border, Tropical
Groundcover, Showy Tree
Botanical Name
GAILLARDIA pulchella 'Baltoredem'
CALENDULA officinalis
Common Name
Firewheel
Pot Marigold
In Hindi
Firewheel
Pot Marigold
In German
Feuerrad
Ringelblume
In French
Firewheel
pot Marigold
In Spanish
Firewheel
Caléndula
In Greek
Firewheel
καλέντουλα
In Portuguese
Firewheel
pot Marigold
In Polish
Firewheel
Pot Marigold
In Latin
Firewheel
Zinnia Pot
Order
Asterales
Asterales
Family
Asteraceae
Asteraceae
Genus
Gaillardia
Calendula
Clade
Angiosperms, Campanuliden, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Embryophyta
Calenduleae
Season and Care of Firewheel and Pot Marigold
Season and care of Firewheel and Pot Marigold is important to know. While considering everything about Firewheel and Pot Marigold Care, growing season is an essential factor. Firewheel season is Summer and Fall and Pot Marigold season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Firewheel is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Pot Marigold is Well drained while the PH of soil for Firewheel is Neutral, Alkaline and for Pot Marigold is Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral.
Firewheel and Pot Marigold Physical Information
Firewheel and Pot Marigold physical information is very important for comparison. Firewheel height is 45.70 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Pot Marigold height is 80.00 cm and width 91.44 cm. The color specification of Firewheel and Pot Marigold are as follows:
Firewheel flower color: Yellow and Red
Firewheel leaf color: Gray Green
Pot Marigold flower color: Yellow, Orange, Bronze and Ivory
- Pot Marigold leaf color: Green
Care of Firewheel and Pot Marigold
Care of Firewheel and Pot Marigold 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 Pot Marigold pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, 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 Pot Marigold needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.