Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Origin
Russia/Siberia, Japan
Southeastern United States, South-Central United States, Southwestern United States, Mexico
Types
Not Available
Gaillardia pulchella var. Australis
Gaillardia pulchella var. Picta
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Alpine Meadows, Rocky areas
Brushlands, damp meadows, gardens, Grassland, Shaded sites
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-7
Not Available
Sunset Zone
3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17
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
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Light Yellow, Yellow green
Yellow, Red
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Gray Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Lobed
Irregular
Plant Season
Summer
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Never Over-water
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
Alkaline, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam
Clay, Loamy, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
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, as it is a flowering plant, use high phosphorous content fertilizer, Water soluble fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in spring
Pests and Diseases
Not Available, Red blotch
Pests and diseases free
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Double
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Not Available
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beautification
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Not Available
Flowers
Other Uses
Not Available
Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Alpine, Edging, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Cottage garden, Edging, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
PAPAVER miyabeanum
GAILLARDIA pulchella 'Baltoredem'
Common Name
Japanese Poppy
Firewheel
In Hindi
Japanese Poppy
Firewheel
In German
japanische Poppy
Feuerrad
In French
Poppy japonaise
Firewheel
In Spanish
amapola japonesa
Firewheel
In Greek
Ιαπωνικά παπαρούνας
Firewheel
In Portuguese
Poppy japonês
Firewheel
In Polish
japoński Poppy
Firewheel
In Latin
Papaver Italica
Firewheel
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Not Available
Class
Magnoliopsida
Not Available
Order
Ranunculales
Asterales
Family
Papaveraceae
Asteraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Campanuliden, Eudicots
Tribe
Papaver
Embryophyta
Subfamily
Paperveroideae
Not Available
Season and Care of Japanese Poppy and Firewheel
Season and care of Japanese Poppy and Firewheel is important to know. While considering everything about Japanese Poppy and Firewheel Care, growing season is an essential factor. Japanese Poppy season is Summer and Firewheel season is Summer. The type of soil for Japanese Poppy is Loam and for Firewheel is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Japanese Poppy is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Firewheel is Neutral, Alkaline.
Japanese Poppy and Firewheel Physical Information
Japanese Poppy and Firewheel physical information is very important for comparison. Japanese Poppy height is 10.20 cm and width 10.20 cm whereas Firewheel height is 45.70 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Japanese Poppy and Firewheel are as follows:
Japanese Poppy flower color: Light Yellow and Yellow green
Japanese Poppy leaf color: Gray Green
Firewheel flower color: Yellow and Red
- Firewheel leaf color: Gray Green
Care of Japanese Poppy and Firewheel
Care of Japanese Poppy and Firewheel include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Japanese Poppy pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves 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 Japanese Poppy 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.