Rudbeckia, 'Autumn Sunset'
(Rudbeckia hirta) Brian had wanted to grow Rudbeckias for the longest time and I kept poo-pooing them. For some reason, that I now cannot even recall, I had decided with a steadfast determination that they were unremarkable and thereby unnecessary. So wrong. And stubborn. I’m so glad I've been proven wrong! As with our other Rudbeckia, Prairie Sun, I love them! They are cheerful, bright, long-lasting in the garden and vase and keep on blooming and blooming through light frosts. This particular variety is 2-3’ tall and stunningly covered with long stems ranging from single (rarely) to double to almost mum like density 3-5” blooms in hues of gold, chocolate, burnt orange, bright yellow, mustard, and bicolors. While known to be a tender perennial in zones 9-10, they are certainly easy enough to start from seed year after year. Enjoy them!
100-120 days. UO
Packet: 100 seeds
Product Code: RUD-AS-pkt
Availability:In stock
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Growing Info
SOWING:
Sow indoors 8-10 weeks before your last frost.
Transplant out after last frost.
Note: Deadhead to increase blooms.
PLANTING DEPTH:
Lightly cover as light aids in germination.
SPACING:
12-18"
EMERGENCE:
7-18 days @ soil temp 65-75F.
LIGHT:
Full sun
FERTILITY:
Average. Prefers well-drained, and evenly moist soil but is tolerant of many conditions.
ADDITIONAL NOTES:
Keep harvesting for continual cuttings. Best cutting quality before fall.
Drought, heat, and frost tolerant.
Cut stems when flowers are about 1/2 open and expect a vase life of a week to 10 days