Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Tender Perennial
Shrub
Origin
Caribbean
Southeastern United States, South-Central United States, Southwestern United States, Mexico
Types
Fuchsia Decidua, Fuchsia Fulgens, Fuchsia Splendens, Fuchsia Microphylla
Gaillardia pulchella var. Australis
Gaillardia pulchella var. Picta
Habitat
Forest edges, Woods
Brushlands, damp meadows, gardens, Grassland, Shaded sites
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-10
-9999
AHS Heat Zone
10-9
12 - 1
Sunset Zone
16, 17, 23, 24
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
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Orange Red
Yellow, Red
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Purple, Dark Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Purple, Dark Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Purple, Dark Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Long Linear
Irregular
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Never Over-water, Water twice a day in the initial period, 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
Acidic, Neutral
Alkaline, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loamy, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Pruning
Prune in spring, Prune lower leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads, Remove shoots
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
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in spring
Pests and Diseases
Rhizoctonia Root Rot, Rust
Pests and diseases free
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Double
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Asthma, Hay fever
-
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits
Flowers
Other Uses
-
Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Tropical
Cottage garden, Edging, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
FUCHSIA triphylla
GAILLARDIA pulchella 'Baltoredem'
Common Name
Fuchsia
Firewheel
In Hindi
फ्यूशिया
Firewheel
In German
Fuchsie
Feuerrad
In French
Fuchsia
Firewheel
In Spanish
Fucsia
Firewheel
In Greek
φουξία
Firewheel
In Portuguese
Fúcsia
Firewheel
In Polish
Fuksja
Firewheel
In Latin
Fuchsia
Firewheel
Family
Onagraceae
Asteraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Campanuliden, Eudicots
Season and Care of Fuchsia and Firewheel
Season and care of Fuchsia and Firewheel is important to know. While considering everything about Fuchsia and Firewheel Care, growing season is an essential factor. Fuchsia season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Firewheel season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Fuchsia is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Firewheel is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Fuchsia is Acidic, Neutral and for Firewheel is Neutral, Alkaline.
Fuchsia and Firewheel Physical Information
Fuchsia and Firewheel physical information is very important for comparison. Fuchsia height is 45.70 cm and width 45.70 cm whereas Firewheel height is 45.70 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Fuchsia and Firewheel are as follows:
Fuchsia flower color: Orange Red
Fuchsia leaf color: Purple and Dark Green
Firewheel flower color: Yellow and Red
- Firewheel leaf color: Gray Green
Care of Fuchsia and Firewheel
Care of Fuchsia and Firewheel include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Fuchsia pruning is done Prune in spring, Prune lower leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads and Remove shoots and 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. In summer Fuchsia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Firewheel needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.