Life Span
Annual
Biennial and Perennial
Type
Shrub
Flowering Plants
Origin
Southeastern United States, South-Central United States, Southwestern United States, Mexico
Europe, Northern Europe, Western Europe
Types
Gaillardia pulchella var. Australis
Gaillardia pulchella var. Picta
'Bellagio Apricot' begonia, 'Bellagio Blush' begonia, 'Bellagio Pink' begonia
Habitat
Brushlands, damp meadows, gardens, Grassland, Shaded sites
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
3-9
AHS Heat Zone
12 - 1
9 - 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
21,22
Habit
Upright/Erect
Cushion/Mound-forming
Flower Color
Yellow, Red
White, Yellow, Red, Pink, Light Pink, Rose, Dark Red, Orange Red
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Gray Green
Light Green, Blue Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green
Light Green, Blue Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green
Light Green, Blue Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Irregular
Long Linear
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
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 Spring, Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Shade areas
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Divison, Seedlings, Stem Planting
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
Needs watering once a week
In Summer
Lots of watering
Moderate
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
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, fertilize in growing season, fertilize in spring, fertilize in summer
Pests and Diseases
Pests and diseases free
Fusarium wilt, Gray mold, Leaf spot, Root rot, Rust, Slugs
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Shade areas
Flower Petal Number
Double
Single, Double, Semi-Double
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
-
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification
Beautification, Bouquets, Cottage Garden
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Bronchitis, Candidiasis, Cold, Digestive disorders, Dysentry, Haemoptysis, Liver problems, Menstrual Disorders, Scrofula, Swelling
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Whole plant
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
Food for animals
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Cottage garden, Edging, Mixed Border, Tropical
Bedding Plant, Container, Cutflower, Feature Plant, Groundcover, Hanging Basket, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
GAILLARDIA pulchella 'Baltoredem'
DIANTHUS barbatus 'Heart Attack'
Common Name
Firewheel
Heart Attack Sweet William, Sweet William
In Hindi
Firewheel
स्वीट विलियम
In French
Firewheel
sweet william
In Spanish
Firewheel
Guillermo dulce
In Greek
Firewheel
είδος γαρύφαλλου
In Portuguese
Firewheel
william doce
In Polish
Firewheel
słodki William
In Latin
Firewheel
amaranthus
Order
Asterales
Caryophyllales
Family
Asteraceae
Caryophyllaceae
Genus
Gaillardia
Dianthus
Clade
Angiosperms, Campanuliden, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Season and Care of Firewheel and Sweet William
Season and care of Firewheel and Sweet William is important to know. While considering everything about Firewheel and Sweet William Care, growing season is an essential factor. Firewheel season is Summer and Fall and Sweet William season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Firewheel is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Sweet William is Loam while the PH of soil for Firewheel is Neutral, Alkaline and for Sweet William is Neutral.
Firewheel and Sweet William Physical Information
Firewheel and Sweet William physical information is very important for comparison. Firewheel height is 45.70 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Sweet William height is 45.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Firewheel and Sweet William are as follows:
Firewheel flower color: Yellow and Red
Firewheel leaf color: Gray Green
Sweet William flower color: White, Yellow, Red, Pink, Light Pink, Rose, Dark Red and Orange Red
- Sweet William leaf color: Light Green, Blue Green and Gray Green
Care of Firewheel and Sweet William
Care of Firewheel and Sweet William 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 Sweet William 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 Sweet William needs Moderate and in winter, it needs Average Water.