red flower with black seeds Rudbeckia hirta 'Cherokee Sunset'

Rudbeckia hirta Cherokee Sunset is a breathtaking double-flowered Black-Eyed Susan with rich caramel-colored petals and a dark brown center. This long-flowering variety produces large, fully double blooms that can reach up to 12 cm in diameter, making it an eye-catching addition to any garden. With heat tolerance and minimal care requirements, it thrives in garden beds, meadows, and prairie plantings.

The long-lasting flowers are perfect for cut flower arrangements, adding a warm, golden glow to late summer bouquets. In addition to fresh arrangements, the seed heads can be used in dried floral displays.

Key Features:

• Double and full caramel-colored blooms
• Flowers up to 12 cm in diameter
• Long-lasting and perfect for cut flowers
• Thrives in full sun with well-drained soil
• Heat-tolerant but requires regular watering
• Great for meadows, prairie-style plantings, and containers

Germination Instructions:

• Sow indoors onto moist, well-drained seed compost.
• Lightly cover seeds with a fine layer of vermiculite.
• Maintain a temperature of +20°C for germination.
• Keep soil moist but not wet. Germination takes 10-15 days.
• If no germination occurs in 3-4 weeks, cold stratify by moving seeds to -4°C to +4°C for 4 weeks, then return to warmth.
• Transplant seedlings to 8 cm pots when large enough to handle.
• Grow in cooler conditions, then acclimatize and plant out after the last frost, spacing 45 cm apart.

Growing Instructions:

• Prefers moist, well-drained soil in full sun.
• Do not allow the soil to dry out; mulch if necessary to retain moisture.
• Water regularly, especially in dry conditions.

Cultivation Instructions:

• Deadhead regularly to encourage continuous blooming.
• If self-seeding is not desired, remove spent flowers.
• Suitable for naturalizing in meadows and prairie-style plantings.
• Can be grown as a focal point in containers.
• Dried seed heads make excellent additions to dried floral arrangements.

Why Grow 'Cherokee Sunset' Rudbeckia?

• Bold, double blooms with unique caramel hues
• Perfect for garden beds, wildflower meadows, and containers
• Ideal for fresh and dried flower arrangements
• Easy to grow with minimal maintenance
• Extended blooming period with proper care

Add warmth and long-lasting beauty to your garden with Rudbeckia hirta 'Cherokee Sunset', a stunning and resilient variety that thrives in sunny landscapes!