Rudbeckia hirta ‘Indian Summer’

‘Indian Summer’ has the largest flowers of any strain. Each bloom can be 15cm across. Warm yellow black eyed flowers, up to 15cm across are produced on strong 100cm tall stems from early summer until late autumn. Space 40cm apart.

When to sow: Early spring to late October
Where to sow: Sow seed straight into the garden in late   October
  Or sow seed individually in 5cm or 7.5 cm   pots in early September and transplant   into the garden in November.
Depth to sow: 1/2cm
Aspect:  Full sun or as sunny a spot as possible.
Soil:  Prepared, well drained, fertilised soil.
Spacing:  Between plants: 30cm
   

Directions:  Plant seed individually 1/2cm deep in 5 or 7.5cm pots in early September and plant out in November or plant seed straight into the garden late October.