Rudbeckia 'Prairie Sun'
Rudbeckia hirta 'Prairie Sun'
S747
A real show off, this prolific flowering rudbeckia is sure to put a smile on anyone's face over summer. Looking at home in the border or in a pot, the cheery daisy-like flowers stand on upright stems to 45cm tall, making them perfect for cutting. Bees and other insects make the most of the pollen.
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Product information
Showcasing the colours of an American prairie sun, this award winning biennial rudbeckia flowers from early summer through until late autumn. Native to Eastern and Central North America and drought tolerant once established, this selection is easy to grow and makes a bright splash in the garden for several months.
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Showcasing the colours of an American prairie sun, this award winning biennial rudbeckia flowers from early summer through until late autumn. Native to Eastern and Central North America and drought tolerant once established, this selection is easy to grow and makes a bright splash in the garden for several months.How to grow
Sow rudbeckia seed in punnets indoors 6-8 weeks before the last frost. Use a good quality seed raising mix. Scatter seeds thinly and lightly cover with a fine layer of mix. Keep mix moist but not waterlogged. Place in a sunny spot. Seedlings will emerge in 7-14 days. Transplant into pots when seedlings have set some true leaves. Harden off and transplant outdoors into a well-prepared free draining soil after the last frost.
Growing information
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Seed sowing
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Seed count:
25
Sow method:
Sow in punnets
Germination:
78
Sow distance:
30cm
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Seed sowing times
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Cool:
Oct-Dec
Warm:
Aug-Dec
Hot:
Sep-Dec
Sub-tropical:
Apr-Jun
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| Growing needs |
Light:
Full Sun
Water:
Drought tolerant
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Plant characteristics
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Type:
Biennial
Height:
50cm
Width:
30cm
Flower colour:
Yellow
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