Gloriosa Double Daisy Organic Rudbeckia Seed

Robust plants produce a high percentage of fully double flowers, with approximately 5% semidouble or single. Lovely 4–5″ blooms resemble mums before fully open. Also known as blackeyed Susan and gloriosa daisy. Tender perennial in Zones 9–10. USDA Certified Organic.Ht. 36–48″. Avg.. Packet: 50 seeds

DAYS TO GERMINATION:8-14 days at 68-72°F (20-22°C)

SOWING:Transplant (recommended) – Sow into 72 to 50-cell plug flats 5-7 weeks before season grow. Cover seed very lightly as light is needed for germination. Harden off seedlings and transplant out . Bottom water or mist to avoid covering seed. Direct seed – Surface sow in season grow. Heat and drought tolerant once established. Pinching not required. Reseeds.

LIGHT PREFERENCE:Sun.
PLANT HEIGHT:Varies.
PLANT SPACING:12-18″.
HARDINESS ZONES:Zones 9-10. Best grown as an annual.
HARVEST:Fresh: before blooms are completely open. Dried: when blooms are completely open.
SOIL REQUIREMENTS:Average, well-drained soil. Tolerates poor soil.
USES:Excellent cut flower. Beds, pots, back of borders, or wild, meadow, and cottage gardens.
Note: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.
SCIENTIFIC NAME: Rudbeckia hirta
ALTERNATE NAMES: Blackeyed susan, gloriosa daisy