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Coneflower (Rudbeckia hirta)

The coneflower, also known as the rough coneflower, is a pretty and particularly summery annual belonging to the daisy family. It is highly sought after as a cut flower due to its long shelf life.

Sonnenhut pflanzen – Sommerliche Blütenpracht für Garten und Vase
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Blossom:

From bright yellow with radial ray flowers with a black head in the center to semi-double and double, velvety flowers in subtle caramel, copper and warm pink tones - the color palette of Rudbekia Hirt is intoxicating.

Leaves:

The leaves are oblong-lanceolate, fairly hairy and have prominent veins. The edges are serrated. The color is usually dull green.

Growth: upright; coarsely hairy, stiff stems; clump-like growth; depending on the variety, 50 cm to 70 cm tall

Rough coneflower - Rudbeckia hirta 'Cherokee Sunset Mix'
€3,90
Rough coneflower - Rudbeckia hirta 'Cherry Brandy'
€4,50
Rough coneflower - Rudbeckia hirta 'Prairie Sun'
€4,50
Rough coneflower - Rudbeckia hirta 'Sahara'
€4,50

Flowering time:

July to October

Location:

Warm and sunny. The soil should be moderately dry to moist; care should be taken to avoid waterlogging. Low-growing varieties are also suitable for window boxes and containers.

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Care:

Regularly remove dead flowers to ensure the coneflower blooms longer; provide sufficient nutrients and keep the soil slightly moist; otherwise, it's easy to care for.

Reproduction:

Sowing under glass can take place between March and April, and then from the beginning of May onwards, sowing can take place outdoors.

Varieties:

'Sahara': large flower heads; ray flowers in orange or rich yellow; about 60 cm tall
'Cherokee Sunset': Flowers in golden yellow with a striking green center; about 80 cm high
'Cherry Brandy': Flowers in golden yellow with brown; about 40 cm high

TEXT: Carina Naeve

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