Rudbeckia hirta Solar Eclipse

Half-Hardy Perennial

• Days to germinate : 7 to 10
• Flowers in : July to frost
• Ideal for : Baskets, Bedding, Borders, Containers, Wildlife Garden
• Height : 24 inches

Description

A strong growing Rudbeckia with bright yellow flowers with mahogany centres. Good bedding plant where some height is required.

Sowing Instructions

Sow on to the surface of a moist free draining seed sowing compost in a 576 plug tray or similar size unit. Do not cover the seed and propagate at 18 to 20c. Germination should take place in 7 to 10 days. Maintain a temperature of 15c after germination.

Growing Instructions

Grow on at 15c and when the seedlings are established and fill the tray the can be transferred to a 6 pack, 9cm pot or direct to a 1litre pot for sales in flower at the end of june.Continue to grow on at a temperature of between 10 and 15c.