Rudbeckia
Cherry Brandy
Rudbeckia hirta
Deep wine coloured flowers that continue into autumn.
Type : Annual
Position : Sun
Height : 50cm
Quantity per packet : 25
Growing
Sowing method : Transplant
When to plant : Sow indoors 5-7 weeks before last frost and Autumn
Spacing : 30cm
Depth : Surface sow and cover lightly as light is needed for germination.
Germination : 10-12 days
Days to maturity : 100
Harvesting
Flowers : February-April
When to pick : When partially open.
Vase life : 7-10 days
Rudbeckia requires long days to initiate flowering and will continue to produce some, smaller blooms into the fall but on shortened stems of reduced quality. Deadheading increases blooms during summer production.