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Autumn Colors gloriosa daisy (Rudbeckia hirta)
Product code : 61-7170-010
Autumn Colors gloriosa daisy produces 12 cm single flowers with bronze, rusty-red, and golden-yellow petals around a dark centre. Plants reach 70 to 80 cm tall and approximately 45 cm wide, suiting bouquets, borders, and pollinator beds. The packet contains approximately 50 pelleted seeds. Sow indoors six weeks before outdoor planting, using two or three seeds per cell at 22–24°C. Fully moisten each pellet and keep the mix moist without saturation; germination takes 8 to 14 days. Transplant after frost in full sun and dry to moderately moist, well-drained soil. Water during establishment, then increase the interval between applications. Moderate fertility and regular deadheading support abundant bloom into fall, while several healthy seed heads may be retained for birds at season's end.
- Quantity
- Approximately 50 pelleted seeds
- Exposure
- Full sun
- Life cycle
- Annual
Discover the plant
Common nameAutumn Colors gloriosa daisy
FamilyAsteraceae
GenusRudbeckia
Specieshirta
CultivarAutumn Colors
TypePelleted seeds
Botanical nameRudbeckia hirta
Autumn Colors gloriosa daisy (Rudbeckia hirta) produces large single flowers approximately 12 cm across in bronze, rusty red, and golden-yellow shades surrounding a dark centre. W.H. Perron lists a height of 70 to 80 cm and a spread of approximately 45 cm. Long stems suit bouquets, borders, and sunny flower beds. This selection flowers in its first year and creates warm contrast with yellow rudbeckias, green foliage, and ornamental grasses. Pollinating insects may visit the open flower heads throughout summer. Strong light also helps the long stems remain sturdy.
The W.H. Perron packet, product code 61-7170-010, contains approximately 50 pelleted seeds. Sow indoors approximately six weeks before outdoor planting, using two or three seeds per cell. Press them onto porous, well-drained seed-starting mix and cover very lightly. Maintain 22 to 24°C and even moisture so the pellet becomes fully moistened without saturating the medium. Germination takes 8 to 14 days and maturity 14 to 16 weeks. After emergence, retain the strongest seedling in each cell and provide abundant light with steady air movement around all young foliage.
Harden plants gradually, then transplant 7 to 10 days after the last ground frost in full sun. Choose dry to moderately moist, well-drained soil. Water every two or three days until establishment, then increase the interval; plants tolerate drought once rooted. Avoid overly rich soil, which encourages foliage at the expense of flowers. Remove faded flower heads regularly to extend bloom, while leaving several healthy heads at the end of the season for birds. Monitor slugs on young plants and powdery mildew during humid weather and after prolonged summer rainfall.
Sowing guide
It all startswith a seed.
Sowing depth
Press onto the mix and cover very lightly to keep seed near the light
Spacing / density
Approximately 45 cm between plants based on mature spread
Germination temperature
22 to 24°C
Germination time
8 to 14 days
Sowing period
Indoors approximately 6 weeks before outdoor planting; transplant 7 to 10 days after the last ground frost
Propagation
Seed
Growing method
Sow Autumn Colors gloriosa daisy indoors approximately six weeks before outdoor planting. Fill cells with porous, well-drained seed-starting mix. Place two or three pelleted seeds in each cell, press gently for contact, and cover very lightly. Fully moisten every pellet, then maintain 22 to 24°C and even moisture without leaving the medium saturated. Germination takes 8 to 14 days. After emergence, retain the strongest seedling in each cell and provide abundant light with good air movement. Water from below or at soil level whenever possible to keep foliage dry. Harden young plants gradually for about one week. Transplant 7 to 10 days after the last ground frost in full sun without burying the crown. Allow approximately 45 cm between plants. Choose dry to moderately moist, loosened, well-drained soil. Water every two or three days until establishment, then increase the interval between applications. Use moderate balanced feeding because overly rich soil promotes leaves at the expense of flowers. Remove faded heads to extend blooming and monitor slugs, aphids, powdery mildew, and leaf spots. Retain several healthy seed heads at the end of the season when providing seed for birds is desired.
Soil and care
The right care,at the right time.
Soil pH
Tolerates a broad pH range in dry, well-drained soil
Minimum temperature
Frost tender during annual production
Care level
Easy
Watering
For Autumn Colors gloriosa daisy, check soil moisture before watering and adjust frequency to weather and observed growth. Autumn Colors gloriosa daisy is an ornamental flowers variety offered as seed for gardeners who want clear, practical product information. Confirmed details include maturity: 14-16 weeks, height: 70-80 cm, spread: 45 cm, colour: Bicolore yellow-orange et red. The packet contains approximately 50 seeds, and the formulation is coated seeds.
Soil type
This variety prefers soil or growing medium that follows the drainage and texture information published for Autumn Colors gloriosa daisy. Autumn Colors gloriosa daisy is an ornamental flowers variety offered as seed for gardeners who want clear, practical product information. Confirmed details include maturity: 14-16 weeks, height: 70-80 cm, spread: 45 cm, colour: Bicolore yellow-orange et red. The packet contains approximately 50 seeds, and the formulation is coated seeds.
Fertilization
Fertilization for Autumn Colors gloriosa daisy can remain moderate and be adjusted to soil fertility and observed vigour. Autumn Colors gloriosa daisy is an ornamental flowers variety offered as seed for gardeners who want clear, practical product information. Confirmed details include maturity: 14-16 weeks, height: 70-80 cm, spread: 45 cm, colour: Bicolore yellow-orange et red. The packet contains approximately 50 seeds, and the formulation is coated seeds.
Moisture
Even during establishment, then moderate; good drought tolerance
Seasonal care
In spring, sow the pelleted seed approximately six weeks before outdoor planting. Keep the medium moist without saturation at 22–24°C until germination, then provide abundant light. Thin to one vigorous seedling per cell and increase air movement. Harden plants, then move them into full sun 7 to 10 days after the last ground frost. During establishment, water every two or three days while adjusting frequency to rainfall. In summer, allow the surface to dry slightly between applications. Avoid excessive nitrogen, which produces abundant leaves and fewer flowers. Regularly cut faded heads just above a healthy branch to stimulate new buds. Harvest flowers for bouquets when colour is strong and petals remain firm. Inspect leaf undersides and young shoots for aphids, slugs, or snails. During humid weather, increase watering intervals, keep foliage dry, and remove tissue affected by powdery mildew or leaf spots. In fall, leave several healthy heads to mature for birds and winter interest. Remove diseased plants and contaminated debris, however. Plants may self-sow, but their descendants will not necessarily reproduce the full Autumn Colors palette. Mark the location before cleanup so volunteer seedlings can be recognized the following spring and thinned to suitable spacing. Clean cutting tools before storing them, note any disease observed, and avoid carrying infected debris into the next growing season in the garden.
Container growing
A garden,within reach.
Recommended pot size
Container at least 30 cm wide with drainage
Autumn Colors gloriosa daisy suits a container at least 30 to 35 cm wide with drainage holes. Use potting mix containing organic matter while remaining light and well drained. Sow in cells first, then transplant one hardened seedling into the centre after all frost risk. Place the container in full sun. Water deeply until excess drains, empty the saucer, and wait until the surface begins to dry before watering again. Containers dry faster than garden beds, so inspect moisture more often during hot or windy periods. Use a balanced fertilizer at a moderate label rate. Excess nitrogen produces abundant foliage and reduces bloom. Remove faded heads regularly to maintain buds into fall. Rotate the pot weekly for balanced growth and stake long stems where a balcony is windy. Monitor powdery mildew, aphids, and slugs. Space the container away from other plants to preserve air movement around foliage. At season's end, retain several healthy seed heads for birds or remove them before they self-sow. Discard the mix if serious disease developed and clean the pot before reusing it. Keep drainage holes open throughout summer and avoid unnecessarily splashing soil onto leaves.
Bloom and dimensions
Its place,in your garden.
Mature height
70 to 80 cm (27.6 to 31.5 in)
Width / spread
45 cm (17.7 in.)
Flower color
Bronze, rusty red, and golden yellow
Foliage color
Green
Foliage type
Green foliage
Growth rate
Moderate
Growth habit
Upright and branched
Fragrance
No particular fragrance confirmed
Bloom period
Flowering of Autumn Colors gloriosa daisy can be appreciated according to the timing, colour, and garden role described for this variety. Autumn Colors gloriosa daisy is an ornamental flowers variety offered as seed for gardeners who want clear, practical product information. Confirmed details include maturity: 14-16 weeks, height: 70-80 cm, spread: 45 cm, colour: Bicolore yellow-orange et red. The packet contains approximately 50 seeds, and the formulation is coated seeds.
Days to maturity
14 to 16 weeks
Garden associations
In goodcompany.
Companion plants
Published companion information for Autumn Colors gloriosa daisy includes Ses grandes fleurs simples de douze centimètres jouent sur les tons bronze, jaune or et rouge et créent un contraste saisissant avec les rudbeckies jaunes. Autumn Colors gloriosa daisy is an ornamental flowers variety offered as seed for gardeners who want clear, practical product information. Confirmed details include maturity: 14-16 weeks, height: 70-80 cm, spread: 45 cm, colour: Bicolore yellow-orange et red. The packet contains approximately 50 seeds, and the formulation is coated seeds.
Frequently asked questions
Your questions,answered.
What is in an Autumn Colors rudbeckia packet?
The W.H. Perron packet, product code 61-7170-010, contains approximately 50 pelleted Autumn Colors gloriosa daisy seeds. Pelleting increases the size of the small seed to simplify handling and placement in cells. Fully moisten the pellet after sowing without saturating the mix. The official page does not present the product as organic or as an F1 hybrid. Store the packet closed, labelled, cool, and dry. Rudbeckias may cross-pollinate; seed collected later may therefore produce plants whose height, vigour, and colour distribution differ from the original selection. Keep the product label with seedlings until flowering so the cultivar name, sowing date, and packet information remain available.
How should pelleted Autumn Colors seed be sown?
Sow indoors approximately 6 weeks before the last frost. Place two or three pelleted seeds per cell, as recommended in W.H. Perron’s growing instructions, on porous, well-drained medium. Press gently for contact and barely cover because light supports germination. Maintain 22 to 24°C and even moisture: the pellet must become fully moistened, but the medium must never remain saturated. Emergence is expected in 8 to 14 days. After seedlings emerge, retain the strongest plant in each cell, provide abundant light, and increase air movement. Harden plants gradually, then transplant them 7 to 10 days after the last ground frost without burying the crown. Water thoroughly after planting to settle the soil.
What appearance and dimensions should be expected?
Autumn Colors gloriosa daisy carries large single flowers approximately 12 cm across on long stems. Petals combine bronze, rusty red, and golden yellow around a dark centre, creating an autumn palette that contrasts with yellow rudbeckias and ornamental grasses. W.H. Perron lists a height of 70 to 80 cm and a spread of approximately 45 cm. Maturity takes 14 to 16 weeks. The variety suits flower beds, pollinator plantings, and bouquets. For firm stems, grow it in full sun, avoid excessive nitrogen, and water at soil level. Cut flowers after they develop strong colour while petals and centres remain firm.
What care encourages abundant flowering?
Grow Autumn Colors in full sun in dry to moderately moist, well-drained soil. Water regularly while roots establish, then reduce frequency; the plant tolerates drought well once established. W.H. Perron warns that overly rich soil produces more leaves than flowers. Use moderate, balanced feeding without excessive nitrogen. Space plants for their approximate 45 cm width, water at soil level, and remove faded flowers to extend blooming. Bees and butterflies visit the flowers, while birds may eat mature seed. Leave several seed heads at season’s end for wildlife, but remove diseased plants. Monitor aphids, slugs, powdery mildew, and leaf spots. Good air movement and clean tools reduce disease pressure in dense plantings.
Is Autumn Colors edible or safe for animals?
W.H. Perron sells Autumn Colors gloriosa daisy as an ornamental and cut flower; no food use is listed. Poison Control states that Rudbeckia hirta is not known to poison humans, but it should not be eaten. Hairy leaves and stems may cause an allergic skin reaction or aggravate asthma in sensitive people, and substantial consumption may harm grazing animals. Prevent ingestion, wear gloves if the foliage irritates skin, and do not allow animals to graze the plant. Following substantial ingestion, a persistent skin reaction, or breathing difficulty, contact a poison centre, physician, veterinarian, or emergency service and provide the botanical name and product information.
Wildlife and pets
Life,around your plants.
Supporting wildlife
Open Rudbeckia hirta flower heads provide nectar and pollen for bees, butterflies, and other visiting insects. At the end of the season, mature seed may feed birds. Activity varies with weather and local habitat. Retain only healthy heads and avoid applying treatments to open flowers whenever practical.
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