Rudbeckia, Gloriosa Daisy - Flower Seeds
Specifications
| Family |
Asteraceae |
| Native region |
North America |
| Mature height |
45-90 cm |
| Growth rate |
Moderate |
Care guide
| Sunlight |
Full sun for best flowering |
| Watering |
Moderate; water when topsoil dries, avoid waterlogging |
| Soil / mix |
Well-drained loamy soil enriched with compost |
| Fertilizer |
Balanced feed every 3-4 weeks during budding |
| Difficulty |
Easy |
Uses
<p>Grown as a <strong>bedding and border flower</strong> for its long-lasting golden blooms, ideal for mass planting, cottage-style beds and large containers. The sturdy stems make fine <strong>cut flowers</strong>, and the blooms draw pollinators into the garden.</p>
Growing tips
<p>Surface sow or barely cover the seeds with 2-3 mm of fine soil as they need light to germinate; keep at 20-25°C. Germination takes 7-21 days. Transplant seedlings when they have 3-4 true leaves, spacing 30-40 cm apart in full sun. Pinch early to encourage branching and deadhead spent blooms to prolong flowering. First flowers appear about 90-110 days after sowing.</p>