Description
Autumn Forest Rudbeckia Seeds 6620.
Uniquely Patterned Bi-Coloured Blooms with Dramatic Pointed Petals.
Autumn Forest Rudbeckia (Rudbeckia hirta) is a uniquely patterned favourite featuring striking red and yellow bi-coloured flowers accented by sharp, pointed petals. Reaching a mature height of 45 cm, this short-lived perennial is best cultivated as a heavy-blooming annual in Canadian gardens. Its rich, autumnal tones create an eye-catching focal point in sunny flower beds, cottage gardens, and patio containers. To keep plants compact and healthy, avoid high-fertility soils and water at the base of the plant only when necessary.
Quick Seed Details
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Product Code: 6620
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Botanical Name: Rudbeckia hirta ‘Autumn Forest’
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Type: Open-Pollinated Short-Lived Perennial (Best Grown as an Annual)
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Height: 45 cm
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Plant Spacing: 30 cm
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Light Requirement: Full Sun
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Soil & Watering: Avoid overly fertile soil; irrigate soil below foliage only when needed
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Germination: 14–21 days at 20°C
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Seed Count: Approx. 100 seeds per packet (3,700 seeds per gram)
What you need to know to Plant & Grow
Autumn Forest Rudbeckia is straightforward to start indoors for early summer performance.
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Indoor Sowing: Start seeds indoors in a soilless medium from February to early March. Maintain a temperature of 20°C throughout the 14 to 21 day germination window. Once sprouted, grow on under lights at slightly cooler temperatures before hardening off.
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Transplanting: Plant outdoors in a sunny garden spot after the danger of spring frost has passed.
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Spacing: Space plants 30 cm apart in well-drained soil.
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Maintenance Requirements: Avoid excessive fertilizers, as high soil fertility leads to weak stem growth. When watering, apply directly to the soil rather than wetting the foliage to promote healthy leaves and long-lasting blooms.
Why Autumn Forest Rudbeckia Seeds belong in Your Garden
If you want rich, warm colour and distinct flower shapes that stand out from typical yellow daisies, Autumn Forest Rudbeckia is an outstanding choice. Its compact height, low-water needs, and continuous flowering habit make it a dependable favourite for late-summer and fall garden displays.
