I love Rudbeckia, I joined the Rudbeckia party quite late for some reason, never quite noticing their beauty, until a few years ago. But now that I do I’m making up for lost time and wouldn’t want a garden without them.
They are so hard-working, flowering from summer through to autumn and producing fabulous, large flowers to bring colour to the garden for months.
These ones are vaguely retro; with stunning, autumn colours for the petals and a darker centre, reminding me slightly of 1970s-style curtains….which I realise might not be a selling point for everyone but it is for me!
Regularly deadhead or cut for the house to extend the flowering season.
Seed Quantity 500 Seeds
Type Annual
Genus Rudbeckia hirta
Sow Seeds Sow under cover in April or May, using seed compost and keep at 20℃. Only lightly cover the seed as they need light to germinate and keep moist. Prefers moist well-drained soil and full sun.
Plant Out Pot on, harden off and plant outside once all risk of frost has passed
Flowers July-October
Height & Spread 60cm high x 30cm spread
RHS Plants for Pollinators.
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RHS Award of Garden Merit.
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Completely a beginner but they have germinated after a couple of days and seedlings seem to be coming along nicely, very healthy and happy little plants … seeds came in addition to sow a long package and all beautifully presented … will be a repeat customer
Last year I grew lots of fantastic corncockle, but this will be the first time I've tried Bianca.
There's always so many amazing seeds/flowers to choose from at Bishybarnabees Cottage Garden. Delivered swiftly and hugely successful germination 🌱🥰🌱