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Rudbeckia Sahara
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Quick Facts

Scientific Name Rudbeckia hirta
Colour Copper, brown,mustard, soft rose
Days To Maturity 100 - 120 days
Seeds Per Packet 50
Sowing Time March - April & September - November
Life Cycle Annual
Price
ZAR65.00

Rudbeckia Sahara


A big flower with a centre cone in a mix of copper, brown, buttery yellow, mustard and soft rose shades.

Colour
Copper, brown,mustard, soft rose
Scientific Name
Rudbeckia hirta
Height
30 - 50cm
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
Plant in germination trays. Sow on the top of the mix and cover with a very thin layer of germination mix. Misting will be best to not displace seeds. Keep moist till seeds germinate. 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