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	Rudbeckia Indian Summer
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Quick Facts

Scientific Name Rudbeckia hirta
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
Scientific Name
Rudbeckia hirta
Height
30cm - 60cm
Days To Maturity
100 - 120 days
Life Cycle
Annual
Light Preferences
Sun
Sowing Time
March - April & September - November
Days To Germination
8 – 14 days
Planting Space
25cm
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
Pinch
Pinching is not necessary
Seeds Per Packet
50
Uses
Excellent cut flower. Beds, pots, back of borders, or wild, meadow, and cottage gardens
Netting
No plant netting needed
Harvesting Tips
Harvest when flowers are completely open but before pollen is visible. Harvest in the cool part of the day
Germination
Challenging