Rudbeckia fulgida var. deamii

Germination

Sow indoors. Sow seed onto moist well-drained seed compost. Just cover with a fine layer of vermiculite. Propagate +20°C. Keep soil moist but not wet. Germination takes 10-15 days. If there is no germination in 3-4 weeks cold stratify, move to -4°C-+4°C for 4 weeks then return to warmth. Transplant seedlings when large enough to handle to 8cm pots. Grow on in cooler conditions. Acclimatise and plant out after danger of frost has passed with 45cm spacing.

Growing

Prefers a moist, humus rich, well-drained soil in full sun. Able to tolerate dry conditions once established. When young keep the soil moist and mulch if necessary.

Cultivation

Deadhead regularly to extend flowering and encourage further blooms. Deadhead if you do not wish to self-seed. Propagate by seed or via division in spring or autumn.