RUDBECKIA HIRTA SPECIALTIES 'AUTUMN PINE'
(Rudbeckia Hirta)

Huge flowers on sturdy, well-developed plants that bloom throughout the season. Excellent patio, pot and bedding plant. Delightful new selections in Rudbeckia, bred by Dr. Kovács of Budapest, Hungary

SOWING:
Season: Annual
Height: 80cm (30 inches)
Bloom Season: Autumn
Environment: Full sun
Soil Type: Any soils that are not too dry, pH 5.8 - 6.8
Temperature: 21C (70F)
Average Germ Time: 7 - 30 days
Depth: Do not cover the seed but press into the soil
Sowing Rate: 1/2 ounce per 1,000 square feet or 2 pounds per acre
Plant Spacing: 30cm (12 - 15 inches)

Sow Rudbeckia seeds outdoors in the spring after the danger of frost has passed. Prepare soil by loosening the top 1 - 2 inches and removing any weeds. Sow the Rudbeckia Hirta seeds into the loosened soil and rake in. Walk over the area to gently press the flower seeds into the soil. Keep the Rudbeckia flower seeds moist until germination. The Rudbeckia plants transplant well and should be spaced 30cm (12 - 15 inches) apart. The Rudbeckia plants form a clump that will reach 30cm (11 inches) in width or more. Rudbeckia Flower Care: Deadheading prolongs the bloom season, but Rudbeckia will re-seed themselves readily if you leave a few blooms to go to seed. Watch for Rudbeckia Hirta seedlings in subsequent years.