Black Eyed Susan Toto

Dwarf, compact plants which have plenty of strong side shoots and many rich golden-yellow blooms, each with a deep chocolate central cone. Early to flower over a long period and looking great in all types of weather. An ideal candidate for containers, bedding or grown in groups in the border.

Height: 10 inches; Type/hardiness: Half-hardy Annual; Prefers sun or part shade; Flowers: Summer

Sowing:

Sow from February to late March 1/16 inch deep in a good seed compost. Make sure the compost is moist but not wet and seal inside a polythene bag until after germination which usually takes 5-21 days at 70F.

Growing:

Transplant the seedlings when large enough to handle into 3 inch pots. Gradually acclimatize to outdoor conditions for 10-15 days before planting out after all risk of frost. Plant 12 inches apart in full sun and ordinary well drained garden soil.

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