Type
Flowering Plants
Shrub
Origin
South Africa
Southeastern United States, South-Central United States, Southwestern United States, Mexico
Types
it is a type of daisy
Gaillardia pulchella var. Australis
Gaillardia pulchella var. Picta
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Humid climates, Warmer regions
Brushlands, damp meadows, gardens, Grassland, Shaded sites
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
Not Available
AHS Heat Zone
9 - 1
12 - 1
Sunset Zone
A2, 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
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
Prostrate/Trailing
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Red
Yellow, Red
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
White, Lime Green, Ivory
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
White, Lime Green, Ivory
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
White, Lime Green, Ivory
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
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
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall, Early Winter
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
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
Ample Water
Lots of watering
In Spring
Average Water
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water, Ample Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
Alkaline, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loamy, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial shade, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
No pruning needed
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
Not Available
Pests and diseases free
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Double
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
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
No Medicinal Use
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Flowers
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Groundcover
Cottage garden, Edging, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
DOROTHEANTHUS bellidiformis
GAILLARDIA pulchella 'Baltoredem'
Common Name
Livingstone Daisy, Mezoo Trailing Red Livingstone Daisy
Firewheel
In Hindi
Livingstone Daisy
Firewheel
In German
Livingstone Daisy
Feuerrad
In French
Livingstone daisy
Firewheel
In Spanish
Livingstone daisy
Firewheel
In Greek
Λίβινγκστον μαργαρίτα
Firewheel
In Portuguese
Livingstone daisy
Firewheel
In Polish
Livingstone daisy
Firewheel
In Latin
Livingstone primula
Firewheel
Phylum
Not Available
Not Available
Class
Not Available
Not Available
Order
Caryophyllales
Asterales
Family
Aizoaceae
Asteraceae
Genus
Dorotheanthus
Gaillardia
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Campanuliden, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Embryophyta
Subfamily
Ruschioideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Livingstone Daisy and Firewheel
Season and care of Livingstone Daisy and Firewheel is important to know. While considering everything about Livingstone Daisy and Firewheel Care, growing season is an essential factor. Livingstone Daisy season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Firewheel season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Livingstone Daisy is Loam, Sand and for Firewheel is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Livingstone Daisy is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Firewheel is Neutral, Alkaline.
Livingstone Daisy and Firewheel Physical Information
Livingstone Daisy and Firewheel physical information is very important for comparison. Livingstone Daisy height is 20.30 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas Firewheel height is 45.70 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Livingstone Daisy and Firewheel are as follows:
Livingstone Daisy flower color: Red
Livingstone Daisy leaf color: White, Lime Green and Ivory
Firewheel flower color: Yellow and Red
- Firewheel leaf color: Gray Green
Care of Livingstone Daisy and Firewheel
Care of Livingstone Daisy and Firewheel include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Livingstone Daisy pruning is done No pruning needed 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 Livingstone Daisy needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Average Water, Ample Water. Whereas, in summer Firewheel needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.