Rudbeckia 'Prairie Sun'
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A Golden Glow to Enhance Your Gardens
Rudbeckia 'Prairie Sun' ( Rudbeckia hirta ), offered by Semences OSC.
Winner of the AAS and Fleuroselect awards in 2003, the 'Prairie Sun' coneflower is admired for its large 12cm bicolour flowers. With their golden yellow petals with light yellow tips and soft green centres, they will brighten up your garden. This short-lived perennial, reaching 1m in height, is ideal for creating a vibrant show in peak summer.
Plant height : 1 m
Quantity per pack : Approximately 50 seeds (3,700 seeds/gram)
Companion plants : Echinacea, sunflowers, daisies
Enemy plants : None known
Suggested Uses : Massifs, borders, cut flowers
Plant Type : Short-lived perennial (treated as an annual in Canada)
Cultivation method:
For early flowering, start seeds indoors between February and early March in a soilless mix. Maintain a germination temperature of 20°C for 14 to 21 days. Once germinated, place seedlings under a light at a slightly cooler temperature. Transplant after hardening off to a sunny location and space plants 40cm apart.
Add an elegant and bright touch to your garden with 'Prairie Sun' coneflower, an award-winning choice for its beauty and hardiness.
