Sahara Rudbeckia Seed
Sahara Rudbeckia Seed
Popular colors, suitable for small bouquets and design work.
A mix of rich, fall colors and soft pastels. Includes shades of copper, brown, pale yellow, and soft rose. 2–3 1/2" double and semidouble blooms. NOTE: Sahara plants are compact in stature (reaching a maximum height of 22" in our trials). Though the colors in this mix are highly sought after for cut flowers, the stems are only useful for shorter bouquets and design work.Specs:
DAYS TO GERMINATION:
8-14 days at 68-72°F (20-22°C)SOWING:
Transplant (recommended) - Sow into 72 to 50-cell plug flats 5-7 weeks before planting out. Cover seed very lightly as light is needed for germination. Bottom water or mist to avoid covering seed. Direct seed - Cover seeds very lightly. Pinching not required. Reseeds.LIGHT PREFERENCE:
Sun.PLANT HEIGHT:
Varies.PLANT SPACING:
12-18".HARDINESS ZONES:
Zones 9-10. Best grown as an annual.HARVEST:
Fresh: before blooms are completely open. Dried: when blooms are completely open.SOIL REQUIREMENTS:
Average, well-drained soil. Tolerates poor soil. Heat and drought tolerant once established.USES:
Excellent cut flower. Beds, pots, back of borders, or wild, meadow, and cottage gardens.Note: Rudbeckia requires long days to initiate flowering and will continue to produce some smaller blooms into the fall but on shortened stems of reduced quality. Deadheading increases blooms during summer production.SCIENTIFIC NAME: Rudbeckia hirtaALTERNATE NAMES: Blackeyed susan, gloriosa daisy
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