Daisy, Gloriosa (1/4 lb)

Gloriosa Daisy (Rudbeckia gloriosa) is an open-pollinated tender perennial that produces huge 6 to 8" blooms in deep orange, yellow, and red. A cultivar of native North American Rudbeckia, it offers an exceptional cut flower with a vase life of up to two weeks. This 1/4 lb size covers roughly 1,000 square feet.

At a glance

• Variety: Gloriosa Daisy (Rudbeckia gloriosa)
• Type: Tender perennial, open-pollinated, non-GMO
• Days to germinate: 7-14 days
• Sun: Full sun to light shade
• Spacing: Thin to 12" to 15" apart
• Planting depth: 1/16"
• Height at maturity: 24" to 30"
• Hardiness: USDA Zones 3-10
• Coverage: 1/4 lb per 1,000 sq ft (about 170,097 seeds)

Best for

• Bold color in beds and meadow plantings
• Cut-flower beds with long-lasting blooms
• Pollinator gardens for bees and butterflies
• Tougher sites, including rocky soil
• Gardeners wanting big, showy flowers

How to grow

Sow in fall or spring at 1/16" deep, using about 1/4 lb per 1,000 square feet. Germination takes 7-14 days. Thin to 12" to 15" apart. Grow in full sun to light shade with moderate water; plants tolerate rocky soil. Expect 24" to 30" plants that bloom from summer into fall.

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