Rudbeckia Hirta – Sahara

Growing Advice – Rudbeckia Hirta – Sahara

1. Start the seeds indoors between March-April.
2. Sow the seeds on the surface of moist compost and lightly cover
3. Place in a heated propagator at a constant temperature of 20-25c.
4. If the seeds don’t germinate, cold stratify them for 4 weeks before placing them back in a propagator.
5. The seeds will germinate in 10-21 days.
6. Once the seedlings are 5-7cm, transplant into individual pots.
7. Gradually acclimatise the plants to cooler conditions.
8. When the seedlings have formed 2-3 pairs of leaves, pinch out the tips.
9. Plant out once the risk of frost has passed (May-June).
10. Deadhead the plants regularly to encourage an extended flowering period.