200 Cherry Yellow Gloriosa Black-Eyed Susan Daisy Seeds | Rudbeckia hirta

Cherry Yellow Gloriosa Black-Eyed Susan (Rudbeckia hirta) is a vibrant wildflower known for its striking bi-colored blooms. Each flower features rich cherry-red petals that transition to bright yellow at the tips, surrounding a prominent dark brown central cone. These daisy-like flowers create a bold display in borders, wildflower meadows, and cutting gardens, attracting pollinators and providing long-lasting color from summer into fall.

Easy to grow from seed, this variety thrives in full sun and well-drained soil, tolerating heat and drought once established. Whether used as a bedding plant or in naturalized areas, Gloriosa Daisy adds cheerful, warm tones to any landscape.

Plant Features

• Striking bi-color blooms with cherry-red and yellow petals
• Prominent dark central cone that attracts butterflies and bees
• Long bloom season from early summer to first frost
• Excellent for cut flowers and wildflower gardens
• Tolerates heat and drought once established

Growing Information

• Botanical Name: Rudbeckia hirta
• Plant Type: Herbaceous perennial often grown as annual
• Sunlight: Full sun
• Soil: Well-drained, average to poor soil
• Water Requirements: Moderate; drought tolerant once established
• Growth Habit: Upright, clump-forming
• USDA Hardiness Zones: 3-9
• Bloom Season: Summer to fall
• Mature Height: 24-36 inches
• Spacing: 12-18 inches apart

Planting & Care

Sow seeds indoors 6-8 weeks before last frost or directly outdoors after danger of frost has passed. Lightly press seeds into soil; do not cover as they need light to germinate. Keep soil moist until germination, which typically occurs in 10-21 days at 70-75°F. Thin seedlings to 12-18 inches apart when they are 2-3 inches tall.

Water regularly during establishment, then reduce frequency as plants mature. Deadhead spent flowers to encourage continued blooming. Gloriosa Daisy is generally low-maintenance and resistant to deer and rabbits.

What's Included

200 Cherry Yellow Gloriosa Black-Eyed Susan Daisy seeds (Rudbeckia hirta).