rudbeckia seed planting instructions Cherokee Sunset Rudbeckia

rudbeckia seed planting instructions Cherokee Sunset RudbeckiaAn All America Selection for 2002, this blend of autumnal shades, (yellow, orange, bronze, and mahogany) will provide wonderful sunset tones. The flowers range from 3 to 4 1 2 inches across, are double or semi double, and long lasting as cut flowers. Plants are 24 to 30 inches tall and spread to a width of about one foot. Cherokee Sunset will flower profusely in the first year. 10 seeds PLANTING Rudbeckia hirta Perennial, Zones 5 9 Germination: 7 12

An All America Selection for 2002, this blend of autumnal shades, (yellow, orange, bronze, and mahogany) will provide wonderful sunset tones. The flowers range from 3 to 4 1/2 inches across, are double or semi-double, and long-lasting as cut flowers. Plants are 24 to 30 inches tall and spread to a width of about one foot. Cherokee Sunset will flower profusely in the first year.

10 seeds 

PLANTING

Rudbeckia hirta

Perennial, Zones 5-9

Germination: 7-12 days

Germination Temperature: Optimum soil temperatures 70-75ºF

Seed Planting Depth: Sow on the surface and press into soil, seeds need light to germinate.

Starting Indoors: Start indoors 6-8 weeks before the last frost. Provide 70-75ºF soil temperature. Transplant after the last frost, 12-18" apart. 

Sowing Outdoors: Direct sow 1-2 weeks before the last frost date, sow 3-5 seeds every 12-18"apart.

Growth Habit: Upright

Height and Width:  24-30" by 12-18"

Spacing: 12-18" apart

Light Needs:  Full sun

Soil Needs: Loose, rich, well-drained

Approximate days to flower from seed: Blooms in the second year may bloom the first season when started early indoors. 

Uses:  Flower beds, containers, cut flowers, attracts pollinators

Care: Water seedlings regularly until established and water well during dry spells. Amend soil with compost before transplanting. Harvest flowers often for bouquets or deadhead for continuous blooms.