Seedman's Rudbeckia Seeds

Rudbeckia ( Black-Eyed Susan ) Seeds

Rudbeckias have become one of our most popular garden plants in recent years. And it's not surprising as the bushy plants produce masses of colourful flowers with a long flowering period from July to October.
They are characterised by their colourful daisy-like flowers surrounding a prominent conical disk.
Rudbeckias can be annuals, biennials or herbaceous perennials, the annuals grown as half-hardy annuals, sown indoors in warmth. The annual varieties may survive from year to year if left in the garden, but flowering may be reduced in subsequent years.
Although yellow is the prominent colour, in recent years numerous red- and orange-flowered varieties have been produced.

Useful gardening information

Hardiness will vary with species and not all Rudbeckia are perennial plants. Those that are generally are reliable in USDA Hardiness Zones 4 - 9.

You will get the best flowering from your plants in full sun, but the plants can handle partial shade.
Rudbeckia plants start blooming in mid-summer and can repeat bloom into fall. Seed started perennials can bloom the first year if started early enough.
They are not particular about soil but do best in soil that is not too rich, with well-draining conditions.
Start seed about 6-8 weeks before last expected frost. Perennial varieties will germinate best if the pots are kept in the refrigerator or similarly cold place for 4 weeks after seeding. Then move them back to a warm spot about 70°F to 72°F until seeds actually germinate.
Rudbeckia are easy to establish, naturalize well, and require little maintenance other than deadheading.
Keep plants well watered the first season, to get them established. Once established, the will be quite drought resistant.

LET780 Pawnee Spirit ( Rudbeckia hirta )

Produces stunning flowers up to 6 inches in diameter with dark red centers. Offers outstanding garden performance. Drought tolerant. Attracts beneficial insects. Grows 15-24 inches tall and makes a good container plant. Coated seeds for easy germination.

JB085 Cherokee Sunset Mix ( Rudbeckia hirta )

A beautiful Rudbeckia that attracts bees and butterflies, is deer resistant and makes great cutting flowers! Large, double flowers in a range of colors. 4–5" blooms of orange, golden yellow, bronze, chocolate, and various bicolors are produced all summer long. Provides a pleasing blend of autumn colors and late season flowering. Plants produce mostly double blooms and some singles and semidoubles. Also known as blackeyed Susan and gloriosa daisy. Tender perennial in Zones 9–10, best grown as an annual. AAS winner. Ht. 24–30".

D9922 Amarillo Gold ( Rudbeckia hirta )

2020 AAS Flower Winner. A beautiful Rudbeckia hirta, Amarillo Gold boasts a compact form and uniform habit perfect for landscapes, bedding, and containers. The light green center disc surrounded by bold sunshiny colors makes this a versatile plant for combinations with a multitude of other colors. AAS Judges noted how this rudbeckia was earlier to flower than the comparisons and lasted throughout the summer providing weeks of stunning color in the garden. Large 4-6" blooms cover compact 12-18" plants that are sure to be a 'WOW' factor in any garden. Tender perennial. Blooms 14 weeks from sowing.

SF384 Prairie Sun ( Rudbeckia hirta )

2003 AAS Flower Winner. This robust rudbeckia has distinctive blooms. The light green central cone blends beautifully with the golden-yellow petals, which are tipped primrose yellow. The 5-inch blooms on branching plants that mature at about 3 feet tall make a strong statement in any full-sun garden. Easy to grow and maintain, Prairie Sun is a memorable plant in any perennial, annual or cut flower garden. Flower stems are sufficiently long for quality cut flowers. Prairie Sun plants become a forceful focal point in any large container.
Unique bicolor. 4–6" blooms have golden petals with primrose tips surrounding a green center. Blooms freely on vigorous plants. A wonderful cut flower. Seed has been film-coated for ease of sowing. Certified organic growers, please check suitability with your certifier. Also known as blackeyed Susan and gloriosa daisy. Tender perennial in Zones 9–10. FleuroSelect Gold Award Winner.

SF293 Cherry Brandy ( Rudbeckia hirta )

A stunning introduction in shades of luscious cherry-red, ranging from bright solids to subtle bicolors with deep red centers.
Creates plenty of drama without overpowering companion plantings and cut flower arrangements. Plants are heat tolerant and prolific, producing masses of color from late June until early frost.
Will flower at 12" when grown in pots, but becomes truly statuesque in the garden.
First red wine-colored Rudbeckia from seed. Compact plants are outstanding in the garden or in large containers. Combine Cherry Brandy's 3–4" flowers with rudbeckia of other colors, or do a dramatic mass planting for red blooms all summer. Also known as blackeyed Susan and gloriosa daisy. Tender perennial in Zones 9–10. Ht. 20–24".

2724 Goldilocks ( Rudbeckia hirta )

4" double flowers, orange with dark eye, drought and heat tolerant landscape plant, grows 24" tall, hardy to zone 5.

IP114 Common Black-Eyed Susan ( Rudbeckia hirta )

This familiar, yet gorgeous golden yellow wild flower is often seen growing in large colonies along highways, in fields, and in many natural settings. Black-Eyed Susan easily establishes from seeds, and it produces clumping, stiff, upright plants that are short-lived. Black Eyed Susan is native to the eastern United States and is probably the most common of all American wildflowers. They have the characteristic dark brown, domed center which is surrounded by bright, golden yellow petals. Black-Eyed Susan thrives in most soils, in full sun, and they forgive neglect.
Grows perfectly in gardens, in borders and in flower beds, and it is a great summer time bloomer. Butterflies of many species are attracted to its bright blooms. It grows in all regions of North America in any soil from sand to clay, but it must have full sun. Black-eyed Susan care includes deadheading to prolong the bloom season, but the plants will re-seed themselves readily if you leave a few blooms to go to seed.

AW89 Dynamic Duo Echinacea & Black Eyed Susan Mix

Pollinator attractor. Deer resistant. Thrives in bright, sunny growing areas.
Do you find yourself torn between purple coneflower and black-eyed susan's? Which will it be? Fret not, for we are here to save the day with our Dynamic Duo! Because two is better than one. This is a match made in the stars, so why keep them apart? For zones 3-9, grows up to 48" tall.

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