{"product_id":"rudbeckia-seeds-caramel","title":"Rudbeckia Seeds - Caramel","description":"\u003cp\u003e90-120 days to maturity. \u003cem\u003eRudbeckia hirta\u003c\/em\u003e. Caramel Rudbeckia Seeds. Non-GMO, annual or short-lived perennial. Caramel produces a smoky, sunset-colored blend of double and semi-double blooms in shades of caramel, honey, copper, amber, and vintage rose from midsummer through fall, with each flower centered with a dark chocolate brown cone. A favorite of bees, butterflies, and other pollinators. Recommended for cottage gardens, cutting gardens, borders, and containers. Compact and upright, Caramel reaches 20-24 inches tall and is heat- and drought-tolerant once established, with sturdy stems that hold up well as a long-lasting cut flower. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c!--split--\u003e\n\n\n\u003c!--attr--\u003e\n\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLatin Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eRudbeckia hirta\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHardiness Zone:\u003c\/strong\u003e Grown as an annual in zones 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10. May behave as a short-lived perennial in zones 5, 6, 7, 8.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDays to Maturity:\u003c\/strong\u003e 91 to 120\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDays to Germination:\u003c\/strong\u003e 7 to 21\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSeeding Depth:\u003c\/strong\u003e Surface sow or barely cover, no more than 0.125 inch deep. Light aids germination.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlant Spacing:\u003c\/strong\u003e 10 to 12 inches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRow Spacing:\u003c\/strong\u003e 12 to 18 inches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 20 to 24 inches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlant Width:\u003c\/strong\u003e 12 to 16 inches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlant Spread:\u003c\/strong\u003e 12 to 16 inches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBloom Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3 to 4 inches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth Habit:\u003c\/strong\u003e Upright\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil Preference:\u003c\/strong\u003e Not particular about soil type, but needs reasonable drainage. Tolerates poor soil and drought once established.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTemperature Preference:\u003c\/strong\u003e Warmer, 65 to 90 F. Germinates best around 70 to 95 F.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLight Preference:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full Sun to Partial Shade\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePests and Diseases:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rudbeckia is generally trouble free. Watch for powdery mildew in humid conditions or crowded plantings, and occasionally aphids or Japanese beetles. Good air circulation and watering at the soil level rather than overhead help prevent most issues.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCaramel Rudbeckia Color:\u003c\/strong\u003e A smoky sunset blend of caramel, honey, copper, amber, and vintage rose, each bloom centered with a dark chocolate brown cone.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBloom Time:\u003c\/strong\u003e Midsummer through fall\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEasy\/Hard:\u003c\/strong\u003e Easy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSeed Stratification:\u003c\/strong\u003e None required\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDirect Sow:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes, after all danger of frost has passed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStart Indoors:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes, sow indoors 6 to 8 weeks before your last frost date for earlier blooms.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLandscape Use:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cottage gardens, cutting gardens, borders, mass plantings, containers, and pollinator gardens\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTolerance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Heat, drought once established, generally deer resistant\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\n\u003c!--endattr--\u003e\n\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Non-GMO Caramel Rudbeckia Flower Seeds\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\n\u003cp\u003eSow Caramel seeds directly outdoors after all danger of frost has passed, or get a jump start by sowing indoors 6 to 8 weeks before your last frost date. Press seeds onto the soil surface or barely cover them, since light aids germination, and keep the soil consistently moist until seedlings emerge, usually within 7-21 days at soil temperatures of 70-95 F. Space plants 10 to 12 inches apart in a full sun to partial shade location.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003cp\u003eOnce established, Caramel is not particular about soil type and tolerates heat and dry spells with ease, though consistent moisture and good drainage produce the strongest, showiest plants. Deadhead spent blooms regularly to encourage continued flowering from midsummer all the way through the first fall frosts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCaramel Rudbeckia in the Flower Garden\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\n\u003cp\u003eCaramel trades the classic golden yellow of a traditional Black-Eyed Susan for a warm, smoky palette of caramel, honey, copper, amber, and vintage rose, each bloom centered with a dark chocolate brown cone. Compact, upright plants hold their double and semi-double flowers on sturdy stems, making Caramel equally at home in a cottage border, a cutting garden, or a container planting. The blooms strongly attract bees, butterflies, and other pollinators throughout the growing season.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHarvesting Caramel Rudbeckia\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\n\u003cp\u003eCaramel makes a long-lasting cut flower. Cut stems in the cool of the morning once blooms are fully open, choosing flowers with pollen just beginning to show at the center for the best vase life. Strip any foliage that would sit below the water line and place stems in fresh water immediately after cutting. Regular cutting, like deadheading, encourages plants to continue producing new blooms.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003ch3\u003eAbout Caramel Rudbeckia Garden Seeds\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\n\u003cp\u003eCaramel belongs to a group of gloriosa daisy-type \u003cem\u003eRudbeckia hirta\u003c\/em\u003e varieties bred for double and semi-double flowers in warm, unusual color blends, a departure from the species' native golden yellow form.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eRudbeckia hirta\u003c\/em\u003e is native to much of North America, where the species grows wild in prairies, meadows, and along roadsides, and Caramel carries forward that same easygoing, weed-competing toughness in a garden setting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003cp\u003eThough most often grown as a reliable annual, Caramel may behave as a short-lived perennial and return for a second season in warmer, more temperate climates.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003ch3\u003eTips From Our Gardeners\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\n\u003cp\u003eLet a few of the last blooms of the season go to seed instead of deadheading. Finches and other seed-eating birds will visit the dried seed heads well into fall and winter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003ctable width=\"100%\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 20.7517%;\"\u003e\u003cimg style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\" height=\"89\" width=\"89\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2016\/2681\/files\/jerry-sawyer-compressed.jpg?v=1653940293\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 75.2483%;\"\u003e \u003cem\u003e- Jerry Sawyer, True Leaf Market Writer\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCaramel Rudbeckia Seeds Per Package:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\n\u003cli\u003e25 Seed Packet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003cli\u003e100 Seeds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\n\u003cp\u003eNon-GMO Caramel Rudbeckia  seeds are available for \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/trueleafmarket.com\/pages\/shipping-information\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFast Free Shipping\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"sr-only\"\u003e (opens in a new tab)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e  on qualifying orders.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003c!--split--\u003e\n\n","brand":"Mountain Valley Seed Company","offers":[{"title":"25 Seed Packet","offer_id":66762288529523,"sku":"84384","price":5.79,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"100 Seeds","offer_id":66762288562291,"sku":"84406","price":9.2,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2016\/2681\/files\/Flower-Caramel-Rudbeckia-5014995_dc512349-0b46-4298-9acb-f8d3d3823156.png?v=1790816673","url":"https:\/\/store.trueleafmarket.com\/products\/rudbeckia-seeds-caramel","provider":"True Leaf Market","version":"1.0","type":"link"}