Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Origin
Eastern Europe, Southern Europe, Russia/Siberia, Southern Asia, Western Asia
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
Roadsides, sand dunes, Waste areas
Brushlands, damp meadows, gardens, Grassland, Shaded sites
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
Not Available
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16
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
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Pink, Hot Pink, Rose
Yellow, Red
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow, Yellow green, Pink, Dark Red
Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Light Yellow, Brown
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Oblong
Irregular
Plant Season
Summer
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
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
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering, Water more in summer
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
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loamy, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
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, fertilize in growing season
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in spring
Pests and Diseases
Slugs, Snails
Pests and diseases free
Plant Tolerance
Variety of soil types
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Double
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Abdominal pain, Constipation, Diarrhea, Skin irritation
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Borders, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beautification
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin, Making cosmetics, Stops hair loss
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for insects, Versatility
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Eczema
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Root
Flowers
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Medicinal oil, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edging, Feature Plant, Groundcover, Mixed Border
Cottage garden, Edging, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
MALUS domestica 'Pink Pearl'
GAILLARDIA pulchella 'Baltoredem'
Common Name
Apple, Eating Apple, Pink Pearl Apple
Firewheel
In Hindi
Tibetan cowslip
Firewheel
In German
Tibet-Primel
Feuerrad
In French
Kauslip tibétain
Firewheel
In Spanish
Primula florindae
Firewheel
In Greek
Primula florindae
Firewheel
In Portuguese
cowslip tibetana
Firewheel
In Polish
tybetański cowslip
Firewheel
In Latin
Primula florindae
Firewheel
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Not Available
Class
Magnoliopsida
Not Available
Family
Onagraceae
Asteraceae
Genus
Oenothera
Gaillardia
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Campanuliden, Eudicots
Tribe
Onagreae
Embryophyta
Subfamily
Onagroideae
Not Available
Season and Care of Tibetan cowslip and Firewheel
Season and care of Tibetan cowslip and Firewheel is important to know. While considering everything about Tibetan cowslip and Firewheel Care, growing season is an essential factor. Tibetan cowslip season is Summer and Firewheel season is Summer. The type of soil for Tibetan cowslip is Loam, Sand and for Firewheel is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Tibetan cowslip is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Firewheel is Neutral, Alkaline.
Tibetan cowslip and Firewheel Physical Information
Tibetan cowslip and Firewheel physical information is very important for comparison. Tibetan cowslip height is 370.00 cm and width 460.00 cm whereas Firewheel height is 45.70 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Tibetan cowslip and Firewheel are as follows:
Tibetan cowslip flower color: Pink, Hot Pink and Rose
Tibetan cowslip leaf color: Green
Firewheel flower color: Yellow and Red
- Firewheel leaf color: Gray Green
Care of Tibetan cowslip and Firewheel
Care of Tibetan cowslip and Firewheel include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Tibetan cowslip 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 Tibetan cowslip 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.