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Rudbeckia Hirta Marmalade Flower Seeds for Garden Planting

Rudbeckia Hirta Marmalade Flower Seeds for Garden Planting

$16.79 USD
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How to Sow and Plant

Spacing: Space seeds or seedlings approximately 15–30 cm (6–12 in) apart to allow room for growth.

Sowing: Scatter seeds on the surface of well-drained soil in spring after frost risk has passed. Press gently into the soil

Seed Preparation: No pre-treatment usually required. If desired, lightly scarify seeds before sowing.

How to Grow

Works well with ornamental grasses and other summer bloomers.
Excellent choice for pollinator gardens.


Thrives in beds, borders, and containers.

Tips

Soil: Well-drained, moderately fertile soil.

Light: Full sun to partial shade for best flowering

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Product Information
Features
life-cycle

LIFE CYCLE

Short-lived perennial

plant-characteristics

PLANT CHARACTERISTICS

upright growth habit

growth-habit

GROWTH HABIT

Upright, clump-forming stems

bloom-season

BLOOM SEASON

Summer – Fall

flavour-profile

FLAVOUR PROFILE

Ornamental / Decorative

suitable-for

SUITABLE FOR

Outdoor

About
Rudbeckia Hirta Marmalade Flower Seeds for Garden Planting
seed-type

SEED TYPE

Open Pollinated Flower Seeds

plant-type

PLANT TYPE

Herbaceous Flowering Plant


Rudbeckia Hirta ‘Marmalade’ is a lively, golden-orange variety of Black-Eyed Susan that produces abundant, daisy-like flowers from early summer through autumn. Often grown as an annual or short-lived perennial, this plant thrives in full sun and well-drained soil, making it a low-maintenance favorite for garden beds, borders, cut-flower gardens, and containers. Its cheerful blooms attract pollinators such as bees and butterflies, adding ecological value as well as long-lasting color to outdoor landscapes.

Planting information
planting-season

PLANTING SEASON

Spring

fruit-size

FRUIT SIZE

Not Applicable

plant-height

PLANT HEIGHT

45–60 cm

light-requirement

LIGHT REQUIREMENT

Full Sun to Partial Shade

water-needs

WATER NEEDS

Moderate

hardiness-zones

HARDINESS ZONES

USDA Zones ~5–9

container-garden

CONTAINER GARDEN

Yes

plant-spacing

PLANT SPACING

30–45 cm

planting-depth

PLANTING DEPTH

Surface sow/light press

growing-conditions

GROWING CONDITIONS

Well-drained soil

Coverage
Seed Count
Recommended Coverage
SEED COUNT
100
GTIN
036000118186

Frequently Asked Questions

What makes Marmalade Rudbeckia different from other Black Eyed Susan varieties?

Its warm marmalade-orange blooms create a rich, vibrant display with dark contrasting centers.

Can Marmalade Rudbeckia be planted in naturalistic gardens?

Yes, it blends beautifully with ornamental grasses and meadow-style perennial plantings.

Will the flowers provide color into late summer and autumn?

Yes, healthy plants bloom over an extended period, adding long-lasting seasonal interest.

Can Marmalade Rudbeckia be grown for fresh floral arrangements?

Yes, the sturdy stems and colorful blooms make excellent cut flowers for bouquets.

Do butterflies, bees, and birds visit the flowers?

Yes, the blooms may attract butterflies and bees, while mature seed heads may attract birds.

Does removing faded flowers encourage additional blooms?

Yes, regular deadheading helps promote continued flowering throughout the growing season.