Gloriosa Daisy Seeds
- HOW TO GROW
- FAST FACTS
- REVIEWS
HOW TO GROW
Sowing: Direct sow Black-Eyed Susan (Gloriosa Daisy) seeds in late fall, pressing into the surface of the soil since this plant needs light to germinate. For spring planting, mix the seeds with moist sand and store in the refrigerator for 30 days before planting. Keep the soil lightly moist until germination, which usually takes 2-3 weeks. Gloriosa Daisy seeds can also be started indoors 6-8 weeks before planting in spring. Keep seedlings lightly moist, and transplant them as soon as they have developed several leaves.
Growing: Water seedlings regularly until they become established. This plant grows very quickly and needs little care. Though it grows well in fairly dry soil, it performs best with occasional watering in dry weather. This plant usually begins blooming in its second year of growth. Mature plants tolerate heat and drought well, as well as tolerating clay or rocky soils. Deadhead for the longest blooming period. Mature plants can be divided. This plant attracts butterflies, and may self-seed.
Harvesting: For cut Gloriosa Daisy flowers, choose stems with flowers that have just opened. Strip the foliage that will fall below the water level, and place in water immediately.
Seed Saving: After the flower petals fall from the head, the center cone will begin to develop seed. Remove the seed heads as soon as the stem beneath the cone begins to turn dry and brown. Spread the seed heads out to dry away from direct sunlight, then separate the small seeds from the stems by rubbing them lightly. Store the cleaned seed in a dry, cool place.
FAST FACTS
Common Names: Black Eyed Susan
Latin Name: Rudbeckia hirta
Species Origin: US Native Wildflower
Type: Garden Flowers
Life Cycle: Annual, Biennial, Perennial
USDA Zones: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12
US Regions: California, Mountain, Arid/Desert, Plains/Texas, Midwest, Northern, Northeast, Southeast
Seeds per Ounce: 100,000
Stratification: Cold/Wet for 4 Weeks
Germination Ease: Stratify 4 Weeks
Sunlight: Full Sun, Part Sun
Height: 24 Inches
Color: Yellow
Bloom Season: Blooms Early Summer, Blooms Late Summer, Blooms Early Fall
Uses: Attracts Pollinators, Attracts Honeybees, Attracts Butterflies, Hummingbirds, Cut Flowers, Deer Resistant
Took a chance
I have never ordered the seeds. Wanted to see if works out:)
An easy beauty
I concur fully with Jim review. Easy to grow. And Everwilde seeds consistently germinate at a good fresh seed rate, packets have good count , never a problem .
Great germination. beautiful flowers
received this packet of seeds and immediately sowed them indoors two months before planting out. Thought I might get a few blooms this year, but hoping for a second year show. They are ALL blooming their hearts out right now, (later August), and started a good month ago. So happy! Wide variety of colors from mahogany shades to clear gold. All beautiful
Gloriosa Daisy
Easy germination. Blooms profusely first year. Easy to collect seeds. Large 4 inch + flowers on fairly strong stems. Reseeds. Flowers onn the same plant may have totally different appearance. Only problenm I have had is that they get top heavy due to the large flowers and if they soak up enough rain they will tip and fall over. Spent a good bit of time staking them up, but its worth it. Major color display that lasts from May thru August in 7B. I've grown this in morning sun, afternoon sun and in between. It does not care. Grows to around 3-4 feet tall and reseeds. A knucklehead can grow this with eyes shut.
DESCRIPTION
HOW TO GROW
Sowing: Direct sow Black-Eyed Susan (Gloriosa Daisy) seeds in late fall, pressing into the surface of the soil since this plant needs light to germinate. For spring planting, mix the seeds with moist sand and store in the refrigerator for 30 days before planting. Keep the soil lightly moist until germination, which usually takes 2-3 weeks. Gloriosa Daisy seeds can also be started indoors 6-8 weeks before planting in spring. Keep seedlings lightly moist, and transplant them as soon as they have developed several leaves.
Growing: Water seedlings regularly until they become established. This plant grows very quickly and needs little care. Though it grows well in fairly dry soil, it performs best with occasional watering in dry weather. This plant usually begins blooming in its second year of growth. Mature plants tolerate heat and drought well, as well as tolerating clay or rocky soils. Deadhead for the longest blooming period. Mature plants can be divided. This plant attracts butterflies, and may self-seed.
Harvesting: For cut Gloriosa Daisy flowers, choose stems with flowers that have just opened. Strip the foliage that will fall below the water level, and place in water immediately.
Seed Saving: After the flower petals fall from the head, the center cone will begin to develop seed. Remove the seed heads as soon as the stem beneath the cone begins to turn dry and brown. Spread the seed heads out to dry away from direct sunlight, then separate the small seeds from the stems by rubbing them lightly. Store the cleaned seed in a dry, cool place.
FAST FACTS
Common Names: Black Eyed Susan
Latin Name: Rudbeckia hirta
Species Origin: US Native Wildflower
Type: Garden Flowers
Life Cycle: Annual, Biennial, Perennial
USDA Zones: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12
US Regions: California, Mountain, Arid/Desert, Plains/Texas, Midwest, Northern, Northeast, Southeast
Seeds per Ounce: 100,000
Stratification: Cold/Wet for 4 Weeks
Germination Ease: Stratify 4 Weeks
Sunlight: Full Sun, Part Sun
Height: 24 Inches
Color: Yellow
Bloom Season: Blooms Early Summer, Blooms Late Summer, Blooms Early Fall
Uses: Attracts Pollinators, Attracts Honeybees, Attracts Butterflies, Hummingbirds, Cut Flowers, Deer Resistant
Reviews
Review
Took a chance
I have never ordered the seeds. Wanted to see if works out:)
Review
An easy beauty
I concur fully with Jim review. Easy to grow. And Everwilde seeds consistently germinate at a good fresh seed rate, packets have good count , never a problem .
Review
Great germination. beautiful flowers
received this packet of seeds and immediately sowed them indoors two months before planting out. Thought I might get a few blooms this year, but hoping for a second year show. They are ALL blooming their hearts out right now, (later August), and started a good month ago. So happy! Wide variety of colors from mahogany shades to clear gold. All beautiful
Review
Gloriosa Daisy
Easy germination. Blooms profusely first year. Easy to collect seeds. Large 4 inch + flowers on fairly strong stems. Reseeds. Flowers onn the same plant may have totally different appearance. Only problenm I have had is that they get top heavy due to the large flowers and if they soak up enough rain they will tip and fall over. Spent a good bit of time staking them up, but its worth it. Major color display that lasts from May thru August in 7B. I've grown this in morning sun, afternoon sun and in between. It does not care. Grows to around 3-4 feet tall and reseeds. A knucklehead can grow this with eyes shut.