Rudbeckia hirta Cherokee Sunset
Rudbeckia hirta Cherokee Sunset
Rudbeckia x hirta Cherokee Sunset
Black-eyed Susan, Gloriosa Daisy
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Description
The Rudbeckia x hirta 'Cherokee Sunset' is a perennial plant ephemeral created by Thompson & Morgan after ten years of rigorous selection. It stands out for its double or semi-double flowers in warm colours, reminiscent of the sunset of an Indian summer. The qualities of this hybrid variety were rewarded in the United States with an "All America Selection Award".
Its size is slightly smaller than that of other hirta species, which reach a height of 100cm (39in).
The Rudbeckia 'Cherokee Sunset' is a perennial ephemeral plant cultivated annually or biennially. In the garden, it will not last more than 2 to 3 years, but it easily self-seeds.
The flowers of Rudbeckias Cherokee Sunset are large solitary or semi-double daisies (heads) with petals of golden yellow, orange, bronze, or mahogany. The diameter of the flowers is about 7 to 10 cm (3 to 4in). The many flowers, repeating from July to October, form an impressive mass. The long and strong stems of the Rudbeckia 'Cherokee Sunset' make it suitable for planting in flower beds and provide a source of fresh flowers for creating beautiful summer bouquets.
At the end of the summer season, the petals fade and fall, and the centre of the flowers dries and becomes papery. The flowers can then be picked and incorporated into a dried bouquet.
The foliage consists of a tuft of lanceolate basal leaves, toothed, dark green, measuring 5 to 10 cm (2 to 4in), from which robust and branched floral stems rise. The stems bear narrower cauline leaves, which are somewhat ovate.
Hardy, the Rudbeckia x hirta 'Cherokee Sunset' likes sunny or semi-shaded locations. The soil prefers rich, heavy, and moist but well-drained soil. It is a variety particularly resistant to rainy weather.
An ecological asset: Throughout the summer, the nectar-rich flowers of rudbeckias attract pollinating insects and butterflies to your garden. This is an excellent way to improve your garden's ecosystem and promote fruit and vegetable production. In autumn, you can admire the constant ballet of birds that come to feed on the mature seeds they find in the hearts of the dried flowers.
Flowering
Foliage
Plant habit
Botanical data
Rudbeckia
x hirta
Cherokee Sunset
Asteraceae
Black-eyed Susan, Gloriosa Daisy
Cultivar or hybrid
Planting and care
Before sowing the rudbeckia, place your seeds in the vegetable compartment of your refrigerator for 4 weeks. This will break the seed's dormancy and improve your sowing's success.
Sow the seeds from February to April in a seed tray. Use a good quality compost that you will sieve on the surface to bind the seed to its substrate. Before sowing, gently press down the compost with a board. Sow your seeds by broadcasting. Cover the seeds by sprinkling compost on top or using vermiculite, gently press down and water generously with a fine rain. Place your seed tray in a well-lit area, without direct sunlight, at a temperature of 20°C (68°F) to 25°C (77°F). Lower the temperature at night to 18°C (64.4°F) to create a beneficial alternation for germination.
The seeds will germinate in 10 to 21 days. When the seedlings are manageable, transplant them into 7cm (3in) pots. Keep the compost moist but not excessively during growth. Then, 15 days before their final planting, start gradually acclimating them to a temperature of 15°C (59°F).
By the end of May or early June, the temperature in the garden will be warm enough to plant your young plants. Choose a sunny location. Add a good shovel of compost to each planting hole. Space your plants 30 cm (12in) apart.
Regularly remove faded flowers to maintain their beauty and promote repeat flowering.
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Hardiness is the lowest winter temperature a plant can endure without suffering serious damage or even dying. However, hardiness is affected by location (a sheltered area, such as a patio), protection (winter cover) and soil type (hardiness is improved by well-drained soil).
The flowering period indicated on our website applies to countries and regions located in USDA zone 8 (France, the United Kingdom, Ireland, the Netherlands, etc.)
It will vary according to where you live:- In zones 9 to 10 (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), flowering will occur about 2 to 4 weeks earlier.
- In zones 6 to 7 (Germany, Poland, Slovenia, and lower mountainous regions), flowering will be delayed by 2 to 3 weeks.
- In zone 5 (Central Europe, Scandinavia), blooming will be delayed by 3 to 5 weeks.
In temperate climates, pruning of spring-flowering shrubs (forsythia, spireas, etc.) should be done just after flowering.
Pruning of summer-flowering shrubs (Indian Lilac, Perovskia, etc.) can be done in winter or spring.
In cold regions as well as with frost-sensitive plants, avoid pruning too early when severe frosts may still occur.
The planting period indicated on our website applies to countries and regions located in USDA zone 8 (France, United Kingdom, Ireland, Netherlands).
It will vary according to where you live:
- In Mediterranean zones (Marseille, Madrid, Milan, etc.), autumn and winter are the best planting periods.
- In continental zones (Strasbourg, Munich, Vienna, etc.), delay planting by 2 to 3 weeks in spring and bring it forward by 2 to 4 weeks in autumn.
- In mountainous regions (the Alps, Pyrenees, Carpathians, etc.), it is best to plant in late spring (May-June) or late summer (August-September).
The harvesting period indicated on our website applies to countries and regions in USDA zone 8 (France, England, Ireland, the Netherlands).
In colder areas (Scandinavia, Poland, Austria...) fruit and vegetable harvests are likely to be delayed by 3-4 weeks.
In warmer areas (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), harvesting will probably take place earlier, depending on weather conditions.
The sowing periods indicated on our website apply to countries and regions within USDA Zone 8 (France, UK, Ireland, Netherlands).
In colder areas (Scandinavia, Poland, Austria...), delay any outdoor sowing by 3-4 weeks, or sow under glass.
In warmer climes (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), bring outdoor sowing forward by a few weeks.