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Rudbeckia occidentalis 'Green Wizard'
Cone flower 'Green Wizard'
Type/Hardiness Herbaceous, Perennial, Hardy
Flowering period Summer - Autumn
Height 24-36in/60-90cm
Light preference Sun
Soil preference Any reasonable soil
Sowing time/depth , Surface
A wonderful cut flower, fresh or dried, this unusual hardy rudbeckia has its origins in Western USA. From late-spring and well into summer it produces elongated, russet-brown cones above a circle of green bracts on tall, strong stems bearing dark green leaves. Much recommended!
Sowing and/or growing instructions
Sow indoors. Sow under glass on the surface of moist, well-drained seed compost, covering with a bare sprinkling of fine vermiculite. Soil should be moist but not waterlogged Germination usually takes 15-21 days but can be erratic, taking up to 4 months. When large enough to handle, transplant into 9cm pots. Plant out when all danger of frost has passed.
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