planting rudbeckia seeds in fall Rudbeckia, 'Autumn Sunset'

planting rudbeckia seeds in fall Rudbeckia, 'Autumn Sunset'(Rudbeckia hirta) Rudbeckias are cheerful, bright, long lasting in the garden and vase and keep on blooming and blooming through light frosts. This particular variety is 2 3 tall and stunningly covered with long stems ranging from single (rarely) to double to almost mum like density 3 5 blooms in autumnal hues of gold, chocolate, burnt orange, bright yellow, mustard, and bicolors. While known to be a tender perennial in zones 9 10, they are certainly

(Rudbeckia hirta) Rudbeckias are cheerful, bright, long-lasting in the garden and vase and keep on blooming and blooming through light frosts. This particular variety is 2-3’ tall and stunningly covered with long stems ranging from single (rarely) to double to almost mum-like density 3-5” blooms in autumnal hues of gold, chocolate, burnt orange, bright yellow, mustard, and bicolors. While known to be a tender perennial in zones 9-10, they are certainly easy enough to start from seed year after year. Enjoy them!
100-120 days. UO

Packet: 100 seeds

[split]

Growing Info

SOWING:

Sow indoors 8-10 weeks before your last frost.

Transplant out after last frost.

Note: Deadhead to increase blooms. 

PLANTING DEPTH:

Lightly cover as light aids in germination.

SPACING:

12-18"

EMERGENCE:

7-18 days @ soil temp 65-75F.

LIGHT:

Full sun

FERTILITY:

Average. Prefers well-drained, and evenly moist soil but is tolerant of many conditions.

ADDITIONAL NOTES:

Keep harvesting for continual cuttings. Best cutting quality before fall.

Drought, heat, and frost tolerant.

Cut stems when flowers are about 1/2 open and expect a vase life of a week to 10 days