Life Span
Annual
Annual and Perennial
Type
Shrub
Flowering Plants, Ornamental Plants, Shrub, Tree
Origin
Southeastern United States, South-Central United States, Southwestern United States, Mexico
Eastern Australia
Types
Gaillardia pulchella var. Australis
Gaillardia pulchella var. Picta
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Brushlands, damp meadows, gardens, Grassland, Shaded sites
gardens, Grassland, Homesteads, Subtropical climates, tropical environments
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
9-15
AHS Heat Zone
12 - 1
Not Available
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
21,22
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Yellow, Red
Light Pink, Not Available, Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Black
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Gray Green
Green, Light Green, Not Available
Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green
Green, Not Available
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green
Green, Light Green, Not Available
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Irregular
Heart shaped, toothed with three to five lobes
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Variety of soil types
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Stem Cutting, Tip cutting, Vegetative Reproduction
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
It cannot sustain wet-feet, Keep the Soil well drained, Requires watering in the growing season, Water Deeply, Water frequently while growing, Water more in summer, Water when soil is dry
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, 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
A hard prune may be necessary if the plant becomes woody, Cut leaves after fall, Cut or pinch the stems, Pinch or prune as they grow to promote branching and bushiness, Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune in early summer, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in spring
Apply 10-10-10 amount, Balanced liquid fertilizer, Do not fertilize new plants until at least a month, Use a low phosphate fertilizer to improve the quality of the blooms
Pests and Diseases
Pests and diseases free
Aphids, Mealybugs, Red spider mite, Scale, Thripes, Whiteflies
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Variety of soil types
Flower Petal Number
Double
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Bees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Allergy
no allergic reactions
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification
Beautification, Borders, Landscape Designing
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Hair Conditioner, Not Available, Prevents greying of hair, Prevents Premature Baldness, Promotes Healthy Hair, Promotes healthy skin, Speed hair growth
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
anti-inflammatory, Diuretic, Hair Loss, High blood pressure, Vitamin C
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Flowers, Leaf Stalks, Leaves
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Cottage garden, Edging, Mixed Border, Tropical
Container, Foundation, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
GAILLARDIA pulchella 'Baltoredem'
Hibiscus splendens
Common Name
Firewheel
Hollyhock Tree, Pink Cottonwood
In Hindi
Firewheel
Splendid Hibiscus
In German
Feuerrad
Splendid Hibiscus
In French
Firewheel
Splendid Hibiscus
In Spanish
Firewheel
Hibiscus Splendid
In Greek
Firewheel
Splendid Hibiscus
In Portuguese
Firewheel
Hibiscus Splendid
In Polish
Firewheel
Splendid hibiskusa
In Latin
Firewheel
egregiam Hibiscus
Phylum
Not Available
Magnoliophyta
Class
Not Available
Magnoliopsida
Family
Asteraceae
Malvaceae
Genus
Gaillardia
Hibiscus
Clade
Angiosperms, Campanuliden, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Embryophyta
Hibisceae
Subfamily
Not Available
Malvoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Firewheel and Splendid Hibiscus
Season and care of Firewheel and Splendid Hibiscus is important to know. While considering everything about Firewheel and Splendid Hibiscus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Firewheel season is Summer and Fall and Splendid Hibiscus season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Firewheel is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Splendid Hibiscus is Loam while the PH of soil for Firewheel is Neutral, Alkaline and for Splendid Hibiscus is Neutral.
Firewheel and Splendid Hibiscus Physical Information
Firewheel and Splendid Hibiscus physical information is very important for comparison. Firewheel height is 45.70 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Splendid Hibiscus height is 600.00 cm and width 7.00 cm. The color specification of Firewheel and Splendid Hibiscus are as follows:
Firewheel flower color: Yellow and Red
Firewheel leaf color: Gray Green
Splendid Hibiscus flower color: Light Pink, Not Available and Pink
- Splendid Hibiscus leaf color: GreenLight Green and Not Available
Care of Firewheel and Splendid Hibiscus
Care of Firewheel and Splendid Hibiscus 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 Splendid Hibiscus pruning is done A hard prune may be necessary if the plant becomes woody, Cut leaves after fall, Cut or pinch the stems, Pinch or prune as they grow to promote branching and bushiness, Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune in early summer and Remove deadheads. In summer Firewheel needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Splendid Hibiscus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.