Sahara Rudbeckia Seed

Product ID:4125.114125

Quick Facts

Latin Name

Rudbeckia hirta

Days To Maturity

Days To Maturity

Average number of days from seeding date to harvest, within a specific crop group. If a transplanted crop: average number of days from transplant date. Not sure if crop is direct-seeded or transplanted? Check the Growing Information box for details. If crop can be both direct-seeded or transplanted, days to maturity refers to direct seeding. Days to maturity for all flowers and herbs is calculated from seeding date.

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100 - 120 Days

Life Cycle

Life Cycle

Plants can be Annuals (single growing season), Perennials (grow year after year), Tender Perennials (grow year after year in warmer climates; and in some cases when given special protection in colder climates), or Biennials (require two years to mature).

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Tender Perennial

Hybrid Status

Hybrid Status

Hybrid: The offspring of a cross between two or more distinct parent lines, usually of same species, and selected for improved traits.
Open-pollinated: A non-hybrid variety that can reproduce itself in kind, demonstrating relatively stable traits from one generation to the next.

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Open Pollinated

Product Features

Product Features

Grows Well in Containers Grows Well in Containers
Variety does well when grown in a container.
Use for Cut Flowers and Bouquets Use for Cut Flowers and Bouquets
Variety good for fresh cut-flower displays.
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Grows Well in Containers Use for Cut Flowers and Bouquets

Sahara Rudbeckia Seed

Product ID:4125.114125

Popular colors, suitable for small bouquets and design work.

A mix of rich, fall colors and soft pastels. Includes shades of copper, brown, pale yellow, and soft rose. 2–3 1/2" double and semidouble blooms. NOTE: Sahara plants are compact in stature (reaching a maximum height of 22" in our trials). Though the colors in this mix are highly sought after for cut flowers, the stems are only useful for shorter bouquets and design work.

Specs:

  • Plant Height: 20–22"
  • Packet: 100 seeds
  • Avg. 54,600 seeds/oz

Quick Facts

Latin Name

Rudbeckia hirta

Days To Maturity

Days To Maturity

Average number of days from seeding date to harvest, within a specific crop group. If a transplanted crop: average number of days from transplant date. Not sure if crop is direct-seeded or transplanted? Check the Growing Information box for details. If crop can be both direct-seeded or transplanted, days to maturity refers to direct seeding. Days to maturity for all flowers and herbs is calculated from seeding date.

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100 - 120 Days

Life Cycle

Life Cycle

Plants can be Annuals (single growing season), Perennials (grow year after year), Tender Perennials (grow year after year in warmer climates; and in some cases when given special protection in colder climates), or Biennials (require two years to mature).

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Tender Perennial

Hybrid Status

Hybrid Status

Hybrid: The offspring of a cross between two or more distinct parent lines, usually of same species, and selected for improved traits.
Open-pollinated: A non-hybrid variety that can reproduce itself in kind, demonstrating relatively stable traits from one generation to the next.

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Open Pollinated

Product Features

Product Features

Grows Well in Containers Grows Well in Containers
Variety does well when grown in a container.
Use for Cut Flowers and Bouquets Use for Cut Flowers and Bouquets
Variety good for fresh cut-flower displays.
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Grows Well in Containers Use for Cut Flowers and Bouquets

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 planting out. Cover seed very lightly as light is needed for germination. Bottom water or mist to avoid covering seed. Direct seed - Cover seeds very lightly. 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. Heat and drought tolerant once established.

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

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