Life Span
Annual
Annual and Perennial
Origin
Southeastern United States, South-Central United States, Southwestern United States, Mexico
North America, Mexico, Central America
Types
Gaillardia pulchella var. Australis
Gaillardia pulchella var. Picta
Winter squash, Field pumpkin, Crookneck pumpkin
Habitat
Brushlands, damp meadows, gardens, Grassland, Shaded sites
close to waterfalls, Riverbanks, Warmer regions, waterways, Wet ground
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
1-6
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
Vining/Climbing
Flower Color
Yellow, Red
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Black
Orange Red, Yellow Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Gray Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
-
Leaf Shape
Irregular
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Early Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Fast
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Well drained
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings
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 the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires consistently moist soil, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season, Water in the early morning hours
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Alkaline, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loamy, Sand
Loam
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, Remove Vines
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in spring
Apply 5-10-5 amounts, Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium
Pests and Diseases
Pests and diseases free
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Double
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Beetles, Bugs
Allergy
-
Asthma, breathing problems, Itchiness, Nasal Congestion, Swelling, Swelling in the face
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification
-
Beauty Benefits
-
Good for skin and hair, Skin cleanser, Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Anemia, Antibacterial, anti-cancer, cholesterol-lowering, Fertility, High blood pressure, Immunity, Liver problems, Prevention of convulsion, Regulates Blood Sugar
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Fruits, Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties, Used in salads
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Cottage garden, Edging, Mixed Border, Tropical
Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Vine
Botanical Name
GAILLARDIA pulchella 'Baltoredem'
CUCURBITA pepo 'Wolf'
Common Name
Firewheel
Pumpkin
In German
Feuerrad
Kürbis
In French
Firewheel
Citrouille
In Spanish
Firewheel
Calabaza
In Greek
Firewheel
Κολοκύθι
In Portuguese
Firewheel
Abóbora
In Polish
Firewheel
Dynia
In Latin
Firewheel
cucurbita
Family
Asteraceae
Cucurbitaceae
Genus
Gaillardia
Cucurbita
Clade
Angiosperms, Campanuliden, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Embryophyta
Cucurbiteae
Subfamily
-
Cucurbitoideae
Season and Care of Firewheel and Pumpkin
Season and care of Firewheel and Pumpkin is important to know. While considering everything about Firewheel and Pumpkin Care, growing season is an essential factor. Firewheel season is Summer and Fall and Pumpkin season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Firewheel is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Pumpkin is Well drained while the PH of soil for Firewheel is Neutral, Alkaline and for Pumpkin is Neutral.
Firewheel and Pumpkin Physical Information
Firewheel and Pumpkin physical information is very important for comparison. Firewheel height is 45.70 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Pumpkin height is 91.44 cm and width 609.60 cm. The color specification of Firewheel and Pumpkin are as follows:
Firewheel flower color: Yellow and Red
Firewheel leaf color: Gray Green
Pumpkin flower color: Yellow
- Pumpkin leaf color: Green, Light Green
Care of Firewheel and Pumpkin
Care of Firewheel and Pumpkin 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 Pumpkin pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove Vines. In summer Firewheel needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Pumpkin needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.