Rudbeckia fulgida var. sullivantii 'Goldsturm'
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Black-eyed Susan, Coneflower, Gloriosa Daisy
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| Type/Hardiness |
Herbaceous, Perennial, Hardy |
| Flowering period |
July-October |
| Height |
28-32in/70-80cm |
| Light preference |
Full sun/part shade |
| Soil preference |
Moist, well-drained, not too rich |
| Sowing time/depth |
February-July, barely cover |
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| This perennial Rudbeckia is a trouble-free plant that makes a stunning statement when planted en masse in the hot bed! The deep yellow flowers with black eyes stand on tall, wiry stems and are a very useful cut flower. Prefers full sun but will tolerte part shade. |
| Sowing and/or growing instructions |
| Sow February-March, barely covering the seed with a little vermiculite or sifted compost (light is required for germination, which should take 2-3 weeks). Place in a propagator or sealed plastic bag at 68-77F/20-25C. Prick out seedlings into large modules or 3in pots and grow on under glass. Acclimatise to outdoor conditions and plant out when all danger of frost is past. |
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