Origin
Latin America and the Caribbean
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
Warmer regions
Brushlands, damp meadows, gardens, Grassland, Shaded sites
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-12
Not Available
AHS Heat Zone
12-9
12 - 1
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23
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
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow, Red, Orange
Yellow, Red
Flower Color Modifier
Multi-Color
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
bipinnate
Irregular
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Fast
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
Indeterminate
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Tolerances
Drought, Salt
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Never Over-water, 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
Alkaline, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loamy, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
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
Red blotch
Pests and diseases free
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Double
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Hummingbirds, Butterflies
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Not Available
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, Bronchitis, Chest pain, Cough, Fever, Kidney Stones, Malaria, Purgative, Sore Eyes, Sore throat
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves, Root
Flowers
Other Uses
Medicinal oil, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
Sometimes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break, Tropical
Cottage garden, Edging, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
CAESALPINIA pulcherrima
GAILLARDIA pulchella 'Baltoredem'
Common Name
Pride of Barbados
Firewheel
In Hindi
Pride of Barbados
Firewheel
In German
Stolz von Barbados
Feuerrad
In French
Fierté de la Barbade
Firewheel
In Spanish
Orgullo de Barbados
Firewheel
In Greek
Υπερηφάνεια των Μπαρμπάντος
Firewheel
In Portuguese
Offs Pridi Varvias
Firewheel
In Polish
Pridi offs Varvias
Firewheel
In Latin
Pridi offs Varvias
Firewheel
Phylum
Angiosperms
Not Available
Class
Magnoliopsida
Not Available
Family
Fabaceae
Asteraceae
Genus
Caesalpinia
Gaillardia
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Campanuliden, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Embryophyta
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Pride of Barbados and Firewheel
Season and care of Pride of Barbados and Firewheel is important to know. While considering everything about Pride of Barbados and Firewheel Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pride of Barbados season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Firewheel season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Pride of Barbados is Loam, Sand and for Firewheel is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Pride of Barbados is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Firewheel is Neutral, Alkaline.
Pride of Barbados and Firewheel Physical Information
Pride of Barbados and Firewheel physical information is very important for comparison. Pride of Barbados height is 240.00 cm and width 240.00 cm whereas Firewheel height is 45.70 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Pride of Barbados and Firewheel are as follows:
Pride of Barbados flower color: Yellow, Red and Orange
Pride of Barbados leaf color: Green
Firewheel flower color: Yellow and Red
- Firewheel leaf color: Gray Green
Care of Pride of Barbados and Firewheel
Care of Pride of Barbados and Firewheel include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Pride of Barbados 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 Pride of Barbados 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.