450 Seeds.
Other Names - Black Eyes Susan, Coneflower…
Marmalade produces golden orange large sized daisy-like flowers with a purple-black prominent cone-shaped centre. This productive and robust variety produces masses of flowers in late summer until late autumn. An excellent variety for floral displays, beds and borders.
Suitable For - Flowers for cutting, cottage gardens, wildlife gardens, bedding plants, borders
Sowing Months - February - April
Flowering Months - July - October
To help with moisture retention and fertility add a good amount of well rotted manure or compost to the soil. If the soil is a heavy clay add some gritty sand to help with drainage. Remove weeds from the area.
General Information | |||
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Habit | Annual | Soil type | Moderately fertile, moist, well drained soil |
Type | Distance between plants | 30 cm | |
Position | Full sun or partial shade | Sowing depth | 2 - 3 mm |
Average height | 45 cm | Germination Temperature | 16 to 18℃ |
Average spread | 30 - 45 cm | Days to germination | 10 - 28 days |
Hardiness | Hardy | RHS Bee friendly | Yes |
Soil Ph | RHS Award winner | No |
Sow the seeds on the surface of good quality compost in modules, pots or trays.
Cover the seeds with 2 - 3 mm of vermiculite or compost.
Place in a propagator or a clear polythene bag and seal. Germinate at the temperature suggested above.
When the seeds start to germinate move the container from the bag or propagator and place in a well lit location in cooler conditions but not cold. Protect from direct exposure to hot sun and frost.
Once the seedlings are large enough to handle transplant into 7.5 cm pots.
Grow on in a greenhouse or cold frame. Protect from frost.
Plant out when all risk of frost has passed and the plants are growing strong.
Harden off over 7 - 10 days before planting out to reduce shock.
It is advisable to start the plants indoors rather than sowing direct.
Water young plants well until established.
The plants will benefit from having a thick mulch adding around the base of the plants to prevent the surrounding soil from drying out.
Water established plants well during dry conditions.
Dead-head spent flowers regularly to prolong the flowering season and to prevent self seeding. If preferred however, allow the petals to drop off for the birds to enjoy the attractive seed pod.
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