{"product_id":"black-eyed-susan-seeds-rudbeckia-hirta-autumn-tones","title":"Black-Eyed Susan Seeds — Rudbeckia hirta Autumn Tones","description":"\u003ch2\u003eA Warm Tapestry of Autumn Colour — Rich, Velvety, and Utterly Captivating\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRudbeckia hirta\u003c\/strong\u003e 'Autumn Tones' is a breathtaking strain of Black-Eyed Susan that takes the classic golden daisy and transforms it into something truly spectacular. Where the familiar Rudbeckia offers pure yellow, 'Autumn Tones' delivers a rich, glowing palette of deep mahogany, burnt orange, russet, bronze, and golden-yellow — often with striking bicolour and zoned patterns radiating from the bold dark central cone. Each flower is unique, and together they create a warm display that captures the very essence of the season. An outstanding cut flower and a showstopper in the border from summer through to autumn.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy Gardeners Love It\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e🌸 \u003cstrong\u003eRich, warm colour palette\u003c\/strong\u003e — a stunning mix of mahogany, burnt orange, russet, bronze, and gold, often with beautiful bicolour patterning\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e✂️ \u003cstrong\u003eSuperb cut flower\u003c\/strong\u003e — the long-stemmed blooms are outstanding for cutting, bringing warm autumn tones indoors for weeks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e🐝 \u003cstrong\u003eExcellent for pollinators\u003c\/strong\u003e — bees and butterflies are drawn to the flowers throughout the season when late-season nectar is at a premium\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e🌱 \u003cstrong\u003eEasy to grow\u003c\/strong\u003e — direct sow or start in trays; Rudbeckia hirta is one of the most rewarding and reliable plants for the cutting garden and border\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e🌿 \u003cstrong\u003eLong flowering season\u003c\/strong\u003e — blooms prolifically from mid-summer through to autumn, providing colour and cut flowers over many weeks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e🎨 \u003cstrong\u003eEvery flower is unique\u003c\/strong\u003e — the mix produces a wonderful variety of tones and patterns, creating a naturalistic, painterly effect in the garden and vase\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Tips for New Zealand\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRudbeckia hirta 'Autumn Tones' can be sown direct where it is to flower, or started in trays in late winter or early spring for earlier blooms. Surface sow onto moist seed-raising mix and cover very lightly, as seeds need light to germinate. Transplant or thin seedlings to 30–45cm apart. Rudbeckia hirta thrives in a sunny position with well-drained soil and is quite drought tolerant once established. It performs well across most NZ regions. Although technically a tender perennial, it is most reliably grown as an annual in NZ — it will often self-seed and return in warmer gardens. Deadhead regularly to prolong flowering, or leave seed heads for birds and self-seeding.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat's in the Packet\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach packet contains \u003cstrong\u003e15 seeds\u003c\/strong\u003e of Black-Eyed Susan Autumn Tones (\u003cem\u003eRudbeckia hirta\u003c\/em\u003e 'Autumn Tones'), with growing instructions included.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Chbotanics Seeds","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45068952600645,"sku":null,"price":4.5,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0734\/2974\/5733\/files\/image_cdcde7e1-03a6-4060-958c-01349defa810.png?v=1780707630","url":"https:\/\/chbotanics.co.nz\/products\/black-eyed-susan-seeds-rudbeckia-hirta-autumn-tones","provider":"Chbotanics Seeds","version":"1.0","type":"link"}