Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Origin
Australia
Southeastern United States, South-Central United States, Southwestern United States, Mexico
Types
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Gaillardia pulchella var. Australis
Gaillardia pulchella var. Picta
Habitat
Canopy, Rainforest
Brushlands, damp meadows, gardens, Grassland, Shaded sites
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-13
-9999
AHS Heat Zone
12-6
12 - 1
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 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
Spreading
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Rose
Yellow, Red
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Gold, Brown
Black
Leaf Color in Spring
-
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Blue Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Blue Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Blue Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Lobulated
Irregular
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
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
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Tolerances
Wet Site, Drought, Soil Compaction
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not let dry out between waterings, Requires consistently moist soil
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
Full Sun
Pruning
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
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in spring
Pests and Diseases
Root rot
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
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Part of Plant Used
Seeds, Wood
Flowers
Other Uses
Edible seed, Used as Ornamental plant, Used to make wood shingles
Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Cottage garden, Edging, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
BRACHYCHITON discolor
GAILLARDIA pulchella 'Baltoredem'
Common Name
Bush Kurrajong, Pink Flame Tree, Queensland Lacebark
Firewheel
In Hindi
Pink Flame Tree
Firewheel
In German
Rosa Flame Tree
Feuerrad
In French
Flame Tree Rose
Firewheel
In Spanish
Pink árbol de la llama
Firewheel
In Greek
Ροζ Φλόγα Δέντρο
Firewheel
In Portuguese
Árvore Chama Rosa
Firewheel
In Polish
Różowy Flame Tree
Firewheel
In Latin
Pink arbor flamma
Firewheel
Family
Sterculiaceae
Asteraceae
Genus
brachychiton
Gaillardia
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Campanuliden, Eudicots
Tribe
Sterculieae
Embryophyta
Subfamily
Sterculioideae
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Season and Care of Pink Flame Tree and Firewheel
Season and care of Pink Flame Tree and Firewheel is important to know. While considering everything about Pink Flame Tree and Firewheel Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pink Flame Tree season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Firewheel season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Pink Flame Tree is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Firewheel is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Pink Flame Tree is Acidic, Neutral and for Firewheel is Neutral, Alkaline.
Pink Flame Tree and Firewheel Physical Information
Pink Flame Tree and Firewheel physical information is very important for comparison. Pink Flame Tree height is 1,220.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Firewheel height is 45.70 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Pink Flame Tree and Firewheel are as follows:
Pink Flame Tree flower color: Rose
Pink Flame Tree leaf color:
Firewheel flower color: Yellow and Red
- Firewheel leaf color: Gray Green
Care of Pink Flame Tree and Firewheel
Care of Pink Flame Tree and Firewheel include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Pink Flame Tree pruning is done 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 Pink Flame Tree 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.