Origin
Southeastern United States, South-Central United States, Southwestern United States, Mexico
New Zealand
Types
Gaillardia pulchella var. Australis
Gaillardia pulchella var. Picta
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Brushlands, damp meadows, gardens, Grassland, Shaded sites
All sorts of environments
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
7-9
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
2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Mat-forming
Flower Color
Yellow, Red
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Black
Non Fruiting Plant
Leaf Color in Spring
Gray Green
Green, Gray Green, Silver
Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green
Gray Green, Silver
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green
Gray Green, Silver
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Irregular
Tiny
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
High
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
Drought Tolerant, Average Water
In Spring
Moderate
Alternate Days
In Winter
Average Water
Moderate
Soil pH
Alkaline, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loamy, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial 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
Requires very little pruning
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in spring
Not Available
Pests and Diseases
Pests and diseases free
Aphids, Spider mites
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Double
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Allergy
no allergic reactions
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification
Bog Garden, Borders
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
No Beauty Benefits
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Not Available
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Whole plant
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Cottage garden, Edging, Mixed Border, Tropical
Alpine, Container, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
GAILLARDIA pulchella 'Baltoredem'
Raoulia glabra
Common Name
Firewheel
Raoulia
In Hindi
Firewheel
Raoulia
In German
Feuerrad
Raoulia
In French
Firewheel
Raoulia
In Spanish
Firewheel
Raoulia
In Greek
Firewheel
Raoulia
In Portuguese
Firewheel
raoulia
In Polish
Firewheel
Raoulia
In Latin
Firewheel
Raoulia
Phylum
Not Available
Tracheophyta
Class
Not Available
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asterales
Asterales
Family
Asteraceae
Asteraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Campanuliden, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Embryophyta
Gnaphalieae
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Firewheel and Raoulia
Season and care of Firewheel and Raoulia is important to know. While considering everything about Firewheel and Raoulia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Firewheel season is Summer and Fall and Raoulia season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Firewheel is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Raoulia is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Firewheel is Neutral, Alkaline and for Raoulia is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Firewheel and Raoulia Physical Information
Firewheel and Raoulia physical information is very important for comparison. Firewheel height is 45.70 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Raoulia height is 2.50 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Firewheel and Raoulia are as follows:
Firewheel flower color: Yellow and Red
Firewheel leaf color: Gray Green
Raoulia flower color: Yellow
- Raoulia leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Silver
Care of Firewheel and Raoulia
Care of Firewheel and Raoulia 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 Raoulia pruning is done Requires very little pruning. In summer Firewheel needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Raoulia needs Drought Tolerant, Average Water and in winter, it needs Moderate.