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Photo: Gloriosa Daisy

Gloriosa Daisy
Photo: Gloriosa Daisy

General description

Gloriosa Daisy Rudbeckia Gloriosa is developed in the United States, and it is now grown world-wide. The center of the flower is brown and surrounded by petals in shades of yellow, gold and mahogany. The flowers are continuously flowering through the hot summer months, and it will grow in all regions of North America in full sun areas.
Gloriosa Daisy Rudbeckia Gloriosa blooms the second year and successive seasons from expanding clumps. Blossoms vary from solid gold to bi-colors, and they are available in double or single forms. Plants are erect and thick stemmed, and grow two to three feet tall. To plant this seed simply scatter the seed in spring, summer, or fall on any soil. Do not cover the seed and try to keep moist.
This plant is an excellent cut flower.

Plant requirements

Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Self-sows freely; deadhead if you do not want volunteer seedlings next season

 

Maintenance

Gloriosa daisies are superb, long-lasting cut flowers and cutting encourages the plants to send out more blossoms. They grow well in almost any soil, and look great in beds or borders, and in full sun or part shade.

 

Practical use

This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping

This plant is resistant to deer

This plant is an excellent cut flower.

Properties

Height
18 - 24 cm
Color
Sunlight
Full sun, Partial shade
PH
Alkaline
Hardiness
Hardy