Indian Summer
Rudbeckia hirta
HOW TO GROW GLORIOSA DAISY
Start 6-8 weeks indoors before last frost. Direct seed 2 months before last frost or 2-4 weeks before first frost. Seeds require light to germinate, press into soil, do not cover. May self seed. Tender perennial, but best grown as annual. Tolerates poor soil. Soil pH 5.6-7.5. Hardiness zones 5-10. Perennial.
Usual seed life: 3–5 years.
Planting Depth surface requires light
Soil Temp. Germ. 70˚F
Days to Germ. 8-14
Plant Spacing 12-18”
Row Spacing 18-24”
Days To Maturity 90-105
Full Sun, Moist Well Drained
Usual seed life: 3–5 years.
Planting Depth surface requires light
Soil Temp. Germ. 70˚F
Days to Germ. 8-14
Plant Spacing 12-18”
Row Spacing 18-24”
Days To Maturity 90-105
Full Sun, Moist Well Drained
- 100 Seeds$4.10
- 1000 Seeds$12.50
This daisy is truly glorious. Its gigantic golden flowers grow on sturdy stems which become an excellent cut flower. Harvest the flowers before the blooms are fully open to extend vase life. The plant has vigorous branching and abundant 4-7” blooms. Grows well as garden borders, in pots, or meadows. Tags: Color: Gol...
This daisy is truly glorious. Its gigantic golden flowers grow on sturdy stems which become an excellent cut flower. Harvest the flowers before the blooms are fully open to extend vase life. The plant has vigorous branching and abundant 4-7” blooms. Grows well as garden borders, in pots, or meadows. Tags: Color: Golden, Size: Large, Season: Summer, Certification: Organic.
Native to North America. Rudbeckia hirta is widely cultivated in parks and gardens, for summer bedding schemes, borders, containers, wildflower gardens, prairie-style plantings and cut flowers. The genus name honors Olaus Rudbeck, who was a professor of botany at the University of Uppsala in Sweden.
Native to North America. Rudbeckia hirta is widely cultivated in parks and gardens, for summer bedding schemes, borders, containers, wildflower gardens, prairie-style plantings and cut flowers. The genus name honors Olaus Rudbeck, who was a professor of botany at the University of Uppsala in Sweden.
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White Dog Farm is nestled in the Williams Valley and is home to Greg & Kate Stanko. We are stewards of a 5 acre farm shared by sheep, chickens, pigs and Puja, our LGD. Our passion is to nurture the earth, grow flowers and vegetables sustainably using organic practices. Correspond to whitedogfarm57@gmail.com.
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