Rudbeckia hirta black-eyed Susan — tall long-stemmed cut flowers in rich autumn tones of mahogany, burnt orange, golden yellow and russet in a clear glass vase in front of bright white sheer curtains

Black-Eyed Susan Seeds — Rudbeckia hirta Autumn Tones

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Rudbeckia hirta black-eyed Susan — tall long-stemmed cut flowers in rich autumn tones of mahogany, burnt orange, golden yellow and russet in a clear glass vase in front of bright white sheer curtains
  • Rudbeckia hirta black-eyed Susan — tall long-stemmed cut flowers in rich autumn tones of mahogany, burnt orange, golden yellow and russet in a clear glass vase in front of bright white sheer curtains
  • Rudbeckia hirta Autumn Tones — rich mix of mahogany, burnt orange, russet, bronze and golden-yellow daisy flowers with dark central cones
  • Rudbeckia hirta black-eyed Susan — tall long-stemmed cut flowers in rich autumn tones of mahogany, burnt orange, golden yellow and russet in a clear glass vase in front of bright white sheer curtains
  • Rudbeckia hirta Autumn Tones — rich mix of mahogany, burnt orange, russet, bronze and golden-yellow daisy flowers with dark central cones
Black-Eyed Susan Seeds — Rudbeckia hirta Autumn Tones

Black-Eyed Susan Seeds — Rudbeckia hirta Autumn Tones

$4.50
$4.50

A Warm Tapestry of Autumn Colour — Rich, Velvety, and Utterly Captivating

Rudbeckia hirta '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.

Why Gardeners Love It

  • 🌸 Rich, warm colour palette — a stunning mix of mahogany, burnt orange, russet, bronze, and gold, often with beautiful bicolour patterning
  • ✂️ Superb cut flower — the long-stemmed blooms are outstanding for cutting, bringing warm autumn tones indoors for weeks
  • 🐝 Excellent for pollinators — bees and butterflies are drawn to the flowers throughout the season when late-season nectar is at a premium
  • 🌱 Easy to grow — direct sow or start in trays; Rudbeckia hirta is one of the most rewarding and reliable plants for the cutting garden and border
  • 🌿 Long flowering season — blooms prolifically from mid-summer through to autumn, providing colour and cut flowers over many weeks
  • 🎨 Every flower is unique — the mix produces a wonderful variety of tones and patterns, creating a naturalistic, painterly effect in the garden and vase

Growing Tips for New Zealand

Rudbeckia 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.

What's in the Packet

Each packet contains 15 seeds of Black-Eyed Susan Autumn Tones (Rudbeckia hirta 'Autumn Tones'), with growing instructions included.

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