Rudbeckia hirta Ruby Gold

Half-Hardy Annual

• Flowers in : Late June to first frost
• Ideal for : Bedding
• Height : 16 inches - 20 inches

Description

Contrasting mix of bright cherry red and yellow flowers. Can be used as a bedding or cut flower.

Sowing Instructions

Sow on to the surface of a moist free draining seed sowing compost in a 286 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 15 c.