Rudbeckia hirta Gloriosa Daisies
Half-hardy Annual
- Position: Sun or part shade
- Soil: Well drained
- Height: 36 inches
- Germination: Easy
- Aftercare: Easy
- Ideal for: Bedding, Border, Cut Flower
Description
Striking plants for the border.
They have showy flowers which are produced in great profusion at a time when most other annuals have finished flowering.
Huge flowers up to 7in across in autumnal shades- splendid for cutting.
Sowing Instructions
| Sowing time: | February-May. |
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| Sowing depth: | 1/16 inch (1.5mm) |
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Sow in trays, pots, etc of good seed compost in a propagator or warm place to maintain an optimum temperature of 70-75F (20-25C).
Germination usually takes 7-21 days.
Growing Instructions
Transplant seedlings when large enough to handle.
Harden off and plant out when all risk of frost has passed 30cm (12in) apart in full sun.
Aftercare Instructions
Prefers a moist, well drained soil.
