Rudbeckia hirta 'Chim Chiminee'
Short code: 6978
Height:
50cm/20"
Description:
New unique Rudbeckia with spectacular quilled flowers in a range of autumnal shades from yellow through bronze to mahogany. Vigorous well branched plants with strong flower stems make this an ideal cut flower. Common name: Cone Flower
Sowing/Growing information | |
Sowing | Sow on to the surface of a moist free draining seed sowing compost in a 286 plug tray or similar size unit. Do not cover the seed and propagate at 18 to 20C. Germination should take place in 7 to 10 days. Maintain a temperature of 20C after germination. |
Growing | When the seedlings are established cool them down slightly to 10C and transfer on to a 6 Pack or 9cm pot for final sale. January sowings should result in saleable plants in late April. |
Flowering Period | July to frost |
Hardiness | Hardy Annual |
Cropping | 7 to 10 |
Classification | |
Product | Seeds |
Genus | Rudbeckia |
Variety | Chim Chiminee |
Groups | |
Cut Flowers | YES |