Indian Summer

Product ID: 1148

Flower Seeds > Rudbeckia (Black Eyed Susan)


Gigantic golden flowers.

Still a favorite. Semidouble and single blooms measure 4-7". Sturdy stems, vigorous branching. Requires no staking. Blooms July to frost. Zones 9-10. Ht. 36-42". Avg. 32,500 seeds/oz. Packet: 100 seeds.

Plant Cycle:   (TP)   Days to Maturity or Bloom:   120

AAS Winners   FleuroSelect Quality Award Winner   Good for cut flowers and bouquets   Grows well in containers   Pack Sales  

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1148Packet  $3.45 
11481/16 Ounce  $9.85 
11481/8 Ounce  $16.00 
11481/4 Ounce  $27.15 
11481/2 Ounce  $48.15 
11481 Ounce  $87.75 


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Indian Summer


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Rudbeckia

GERMINATION: 8-14 days at 68-72ºF (20-22ºC).
CULTURE: Indoors - 8-10 weeks before last frost. Light is needed for germination, cover seed lightly. Bottom water or mist to avoid covering seed. Transplant out after danger of frost is past. Outdoors - 2 weeks before last frost, in groups of 3-4 seeds. Thin. Deadheading increases bloom. Best grown as annual. Reseeds.
LIGHT/SOIL: Full sun; average, well-drained soil.
SPACING: 12-18".
USE: Fresh or dried cut flower, beds, pots, back of borders, wildflower plantings, meadows, cottage gardens.
HARVEST: Blooms are completely open. Dry in silica gel.

AAS Winners

AAS Winners

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FleuroSelect Quality Award Winner

FleuroSelect Quality Award Winner

These are awards of exceptional merit for new varieties that offer improvements on comparable existing varieties. Chosen at trial grounds throughout Europe.

Good for cut flowers and bouquets

Good for cut flowers and bouquets

Good variety to choose for fresh cut Flowers displays.

Grows well in containers

Grows well in containers

Variety does well when grown in a container.

Pack Sales

Pack Sales