With bold daisy-shaped blooms in warm tones of amber, copper, gold, and bronze. A magnet for bees, butterflies, and late-summer colour. These long-stemmed beauties are ideal for cutting, and they bring strong structure to garden borders just when everything else is starting to fade.
 
This mix includes a gorgeous variety of shades and petal forms — from single to semi-double — all bred for maximum pollinator appeal and vase performance. A brilliant choice for anyone who loves naturalistic planting and flowers that actually earn their keep.
 
When to Sow: Feb – Apr (under cover) or Apr – Jun (direct)
 
HOW TO SOW RUDBECKIA ‘POLLYNATION MIX’:
Sow in trays or pots – Sow onto moist compost and cover very lightly — light aids germination. Ideal temp 20–22°c. Germination takes 1–2 weeks. Transplant seedlings to individual pots when large enough to handle.
Sow Direct – Sow thinly in finely raked soil and keep moist. Thin to 30cm once established.
 
Classification: Perennial
Expert Level: Moderate
Germination Time: 7–14 Days
Flowering Time: Jul – Oct
 
Site: Full Sun
Soil Type: Well Drained / Loam / Chalk
Soil Acidity: Neutral to Slightly Alkaline
Moisture: Moderate
Care: Deadhead regularly to prolong flowering. Protect young plants from slugs.
Use: Cut Flowers, Garden Borders, Pollinator Patches
Harvesting: Cut when petals are fully unfurled but before centres darken
 
Days to Maturity: Approx. 100–120 Days
Vase Life: 7–10 Days
Height: 60–90cm
Plant Spacing: 30cm