This Rudbeckia hirta contains a blend of sunset colors; yellow, orange, bronze, mahogany and shades of these colors. The 3 to 4-1/2 inch flowers are double or semi-double and long lasting as cut flowers. Best when grown in the full sun, Cherokee Sunset plants are about 24 to 30 inches tall, spreading about a foot. Many plants are self-supporting and others may need staking. Cherokee Sunset offers gardeners a blend of autumn colors and late season garden performance. Flowering profusely the first year, Cherokee Sunset may over-winter in northern gardens.
Gloriosa Daisy hybrids are short-lived perennials, sometimes treated as annuals. Often these will survive a few winters, or at least self seed. This colourful mid-sized strain produces large double daisy flowers for months on end. Shades vary from yellow through gold, orange, brown and bronzy-red. An outstanding cut flower. Removing faded blossoms regularly will greatly increase the flowering time. Seed heads have good winter interest, and can be used in dried arrangements. Fairly drought tolerant, once established. All America Selections winner, 2002. Fleuroselect winner.