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Cappuccino gloriosa daisy (Rudbeckia hirta)
Product code : 61-7166-010
Cappuccino gloriosa daisy is a highly floriferous Fleuroselect selection producing large golden-yellow and red bicoloured flowers around a dark-brown centre. Upright plants reach 45 to 50 cm tall and approximately 40 cm wide, suiting bouquets, borders, and pollinator beds. The packet contains approximately 40 bare seeds. Sow indoors six weeks before outdoor planting, using two or three seeds per cell at 22–24°C. Keep the mix moist without saturation; germination takes 8 to 14 days and maturity 13 to 14 weeks. 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 extend flowering from July through October, while several healthy seed heads may remain for birds at season's end.
- Quantity
- Approximately 40 bare seeds
- Exposure
- Full sun
- Life cycle
- Annual
Discover the plant
Common nameCappuccino gloriosa daisy
FamilyAsteraceae
GenusRudbeckia
Specieshirta
CultivarCappuccino
TypeBare seeds
Botanical nameRudbeckia hirta
Cappuccino gloriosa daisy (Rudbeckia hirta) is a Fleuroselect selection recognized for the beauty, uniformity, and quality of its large golden-yellow and red bicoloured flowers. Highly floriferous, it forms semi-tall plants 45 to 50 cm high and approximately 40 cm wide. The upright habit suits borders, garden beds, pollinator plantings, and bouquets. Bronze and red petals fading toward yellow tips surround a dark-brown centre and create warm contrast from July through October. Open flower heads may receive visits from bees and butterflies. Strong light helps the long flowering stems remain sturdy.
The W.H. Perron packet, product code 61-7166-010, contains approximately 40 bare 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 because light supports germination. Maintain 22 to 24°C and even moisture without saturating the medium. Germination takes 8 to 14 days and maturity 13 to 14 weeks. After emergence, retain the strongest seedling in each cell and provide abundant light with steady air movement around all young foliage after germination.
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 and excessive nitrogen, which encourage foliage at the expense of flowers. Remove faded heads regularly to extend bloom, while leaving several healthy heads in fall for birds. Monitor slugs on young plants and powdery mildew during prolonged humid weather and after heavy rainfall in summer.
Sowing guide
It all startswith a seed.
Sowing depth
Press onto the mix and cover very lightly; light supports germination
Spacing / density
Approximately 40 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 Cappuccino gloriosa daisy indoors approximately six weeks before outdoor planting. Fill cells with porous, well-drained seed-starting mix. Place two or three bare 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 40 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
Keep the seed-starting mix evenly moist during germination without saturating it. After transplanting, W.H. Perron recommends regular watering every two or three days until roots are established. Then allow the surface to begin drying before watering deeply at soil level. Plants tolerate drought once rooted, but extended dryness may reduce flowering and encourage powdery mildew. Reduce irrigation after substantial rain and avoid repeatedly wetting the foliage.
Soil type
Cappuccino gloriosa daisy prefers dry to moderately moist, loosened, very well-drained soil. Moderate fertility supports more flowers than heavily enriched ground, which may produce excessive foliage. Incorporate only a measured amount of mature compost where soil is poor. Avoid low spots where water collects and preserve approximately 40 cm between plants so air can move around foliage. Full sun supports sturdy growth and abundant colour.
Fertilization
Add a small amount of mature compost before planting where soil is poor. After establishment, use a balanced fertilizer at a moderate label rate only when needed. W.H. Perron notes that overly rich soil produces more leaves than flowers, so avoid abundant nitrogen. In containers, feed more lightly and occasionally water thoroughly with clear water to limit salt accumulation. Stop feeding when growth slows near the end of the season.
Moisture
Even during establishment, then moderate; drought tolerant
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 Cappuccino 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
Cappuccino 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 during watering.
Bloom and dimensions
Its place,in your garden.
Mature height
45 to 50 cm (17.7 to 19.7 in)
Width / spread
40 cm (15.7 in)
Flower color
Golden-yellow, red, and bronze bicolour
Foliage color
Green
Foliage type
Green foliage
Growth rate
Moderate
Growth habit
Mid-height and floriferous
Fragrance
No particular fragrance confirmed
Bloom period
Cappuccino gloriosa daisy generally flowers from July through October. Large bicoloured flowers combine bronze and red petals with golden-yellow tips around a dark-brown centre. Maturity takes approximately 13 to 14 weeks. Remove faded heads regularly just above a healthy branch to stimulate new buds. For bouquets, cut stems when flowers show strong colour and remain firm to the touch, then place them promptly in clean water.
Days to maturity
13 to 14 weeks
Garden associations
In goodcompany.
Companion plants
Published companion information for Cappuccino gloriosa daisy includes Médaillée d'or Fleuroselect, cette variété uniforme porte de grandes fleurs bicolores jaune or et rouges en abondance sur des plants semi-hauts. Cappuccino gloriosa daisy is an ornamental flowers variety offered as seed for gardeners who want clear, practical product information. Confirmed details include maturity: 13-14 weeks, height: 45-50 cm, spread: 40 cm, colour: Bicolore yellow-orange et red. The packet contains approximately 40 bare seeds, and the formulation is bare seeds. For best results, follow the sowing, light, and spacing information associated with this variety.
Frequently asked questions
Your questions,answered.
What is in a Cappuccino rudbeckia packet?
The W.H. Perron packet, product code 61-7166-010, contains approximately 40 bare Cappuccino gloriosa daisy seeds. The official page lists them as bare, without a coating, and does not present them as organic or as an F1 hybrid. Store the packet closed, labelled, cool, and dry. Sow two or three seeds per cell, press them onto the mix, and cover very lightly because light supports germination. 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 Cappuccino be sown successfully?
Sow indoors approximately six weeks before outdoor planting. Place two or three bare seeds per cell on porous, well-drained seed-starting mix. Press gently for contact, then cover very lightly because light supports germination. Maintain 22 to 24°C and even moisture, but never leave the medium 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 soil around the roots, then maintain even moisture during establishment.
What flowers and dimensions should be expected?
Cappuccino gloriosa daisy carries large bicoloured flowers on upright stems. Bronze and red petals fade toward golden-yellow tips around a dark-brown centre. W.H. Perron lists a height of 45 to 50 cm and a spread of approximately 40 cm. Maturity takes 13 to 14 weeks, and flowering runs from July through October. 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. Regular deadheading encourages additional buds through the season outdoors.
What care extends the flowering period?
Grow Cappuccino in full sun in dry to moderately moist soil that always drains well. Water regularly while roots establish, then allow the surface to dry slightly between applications. The variety tolerates drought well once established. Fertilize moderately because overly rich soil or excessive nitrogen promotes foliage and soft stems at the expense of flowers. Space plants approximately 40 cm apart to support branching and air circulation. Regularly remove faded flower heads to extend bloom, or leave several in autumn to feed birds. Flowers also attract bees and butterflies. Monitor aphids, slugs, powdery mildew, and leaf spots, water at soil level, and promptly remove diseased tissue. Clean cutting tools before harvesting stems for arrangements.
Is Cappuccino edible or safe for animals?
W.H. Perron sells Cappuccino 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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