Xela's Garden
Rudbeckia [V]
Genus: Rudbeckia.
Species: Rudbeckia hirta.
Seeds (Sonora)sown 16.02.09 ..... no germination - old seed ?
Bought in ? at ? for ? a pkt of 30 seeds
Huge flowers on neat, compact plants make this an excellent but unusual choice for summer bedding. The bright orange blooms have contrasting brown centres. Rudbeckias are a great choice for extending bedding displays into early autumn.
Photos of this plant
Reminders for this plant
Due about 15 years ago:
Check
for geermination
Prick out
When large enpough to handle transplant 5cm apart in trays of potting compost
Harden off
gradually accustom plants to outside conditions for 2 or 3 weeks before planting out
Plant out
Allow 30cm/12" between plants, plant out when all risk of frost has passed
