Rudbeckia 'Sahara' Seeds
Blaze of autumn golden blooms
Bring on warm hues of golden petals in late summer and early autumn. Rudbeckia contrasts black-eyed cones with yellow daisy blooms.
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Why it's special:
- Loved by the bees and makes for great cut flowers
- Velvety foliage is known to keep snails and slugs away
- Blooms in the first year of growing
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About Rudbeckia ‘Sahara’
A classic bloom in vintage hues, Sahara Black-Eyed Susan(Rudbeckia hirta) is stunning massed in borders and butterfly gardens. The soft colors also lend themselves to more formal settings and bring romance to any garden. Commonly grown as an annual, this short-lived perennial is easy to grow in any well-drained soil.
In The Records
Native to North America, the name was given to the plant by Carolus Linnaeus to honour his patron and fellow botanist Olof Rudbeck and was first introduced to Europe soon after Columbus’s visits.
| Features | Pollinator friendly, perfect for garden beds, great cut flowers and likes direct sunlight |
|---|---|
| Locations | Terraces, containers and garden beds |
| Effort Level | Needs some love |
| Botanical Name | Rudbeckia hirta ‘Sahara’ |
| Other Names | Black Eyed Susan and Coneflower |
| Plant Type | Perennial |
| Pot Size | 45 cm |
| Pet/Baby Safe | Pet + Baby Safe |
| Number of Seeds | 20 |
| Sowing Tips | Best sown indoors in pots with seed compost, lightly covered and kept slight damp at all times. |
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