Quick Facts
Scientific Name | Rudbeckia hirta |
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Colour | Yellow |
Days To Maturity | 100 - 120 days |
Seeds Per Packet | 50 |
Sowing Time | March - April & September - November |
Life Cycle | Annual |
Price
ZAR65.00
Rudbeckia Indian Summer
Rudbeckia Indian Summer produces long, golden-yellow rays surrounding chocolate-black centres. Still a favourite with semidouble and single blooms.
Colour |
Yellow
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Scientific Name |
Rudbeckia hirta
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Height |
30cm - 60cm
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Days To Maturity |
100 - 120 days
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Life Cycle |
Annual
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Light Preferences |
Sun
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Sowing Time |
March - April & September - November
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Days To Germination |
8 – 14 days
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Planting Space |
25cm
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Planting Tip |
Sow seeds in germination trays, lightly covering with growing medium. Best to use misting on trays because of the size of the seeds. Keep moist at all times, misting a minimum of 3 times a day during sunny days. Plant out after 6-8 weeks
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Pinch |
Pinching is not necessary
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Seeds Per Packet |
50
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Uses |
Excellent cut flower. Beds, pots, back of borders, or wild, meadow, and cottage gardens
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Netting |
No plant netting needed
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Harvesting Tips |
Harvest when flowers are completely open but before pollen is visible. Harvest in the cool part of the day
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Germination |
Challenging
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