Rudbeckia hirta Becky Mixed
Rudbeckia hirta Becky Mixed
Rudbeckia x hirta Becky Mixed
Black-eyed Susan, Gloriosa Daisy, Yellow Ox-eye Daisy
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Description
The Rudbeckia dwarf 'Becky' Mixed is a perennial plant cultivated as an annual or biennial known for its easy cultivation. It will not last more than 2 to 3 years in the garden, but it readily self-seeds quite easily.
Originating from the United States centre, the Rudbeckia hirta is also known as Rudbeckia gloriosa.
The Rudbeckia gloriosa 'Becky' Mix stands out for its small size of 20/25 cm (8/10in), much shorter than other varieties of the species (which can reach 100cm (39in)) and for its abundant yellow-orange flowering.
The foliage consists of a tuft of basal lanceolate leaves, toothed, dark green, measuring 5 to 10 cm (2 to 4in), from which strong and branched flowering stems rise. The stems bear narrower cauline leaves, somewhat oval.
The Rudbeckia flowers are large daisies (heads) solitary with a prominent black centre and yellow or orange corolla, marked with a darker disk in its centre. The long petals regularly arranged around the flower's heart give it a diameter of approximately 15 cm (6in). The many flowers that repeat from July to October are particularly appreciated as a border in flower beds, pots on the terrace, or planters on the balcony. At the end of summer, the yellow petals fade and fall while the heart of the flowers dries and withers.
Hardy, the Rudbeckia hirta 'Becky' Mixed likes sunny or semi-shaded locations. For the soil, it prefers rich, heavy, and moist but, above all, well-drained soil.
An ecological asset: Throughout the summer, the nectar-rich flowers of Rudbeckias attract pollinating insects and butterflies to your garden. This is an excellent way to improve your garden's ecosystem and promote the production of fruits and vegetables in your garden. In autumn, you can admire the constant ballet of birds that come to feed on the mature seeds they find in the dried flowers' hearts.
Flowering
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Botanical data
Rudbeckia
x hirta
Becky Mixed
Asteraceae
Black-eyed Susan, Gloriosa Daisy, Yellow Ox-eye Daisy
Cultivar or hybrid
Planting and care
Before sowing the Rudbeckia, place your seeds in the vegetable compartment of your refrigerator for 4 weeks. This will break the seed dormancy and improve the success of your sowing.
Sow the dwarf Rudbeckia 'Becky' Mixed from February to March in a seed tray. Use high-quality compost to sieve over the surface to ensure good contact between the seed and the substrate. Before sowing, lightly press down the compost with a board. Scatter your seeds evenly. Cover the seeds by sprinkling more compost or vermiculite on top, lightly press down, and water thoroughly with a fine spray. Place your seed tray in a well-lit area, away from direct sunlight, at a temperature of 20°C (68°F) to 25°C (77°F). Lower the temperature at night to 18°C (64.4°F) to create beneficial germination conditions.
The seeds will germinate within 7 to 21 days. Once the seedlings are easy to handle, transplant them into 7cm (3in) pots. Keep the compost moist but not overly wet during the growth period. Then, 15 days before their final planting, gradually acclimatise them to a temperature of 15°C (59°F).
By late May or early June, the temperature in the garden will be warm enough to plant your young plants. Choose a sunny location. Add a generous handful of compost to each planting hole. Space your plants 20cm (8in) apart.
Regularly remove faded flowers to maintain their beauty and promote repeat flowering.
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Hardiness is the lowest winter temperature a plant can endure without suffering serious damage or even dying. However, hardiness is affected by location (a sheltered area, such as a patio), protection (winter cover) and soil type (hardiness is improved by well-drained soil).
In temperate climates, pruning of spring-flowering shrubs (forsythia, spireas, etc.) should be done just after flowering.
Pruning of summer-flowering shrubs (Indian Lilac, Perovskia, etc.) can be done in winter or spring.
In cold regions as well as with frost-sensitive plants, avoid pruning too early when severe frosts may still occur.
The sowing periods indicated on our website apply to countries and regions within USDA Zone 8 (France, UK, Ireland, Netherlands).
In colder areas (Scandinavia, Poland, Austria...), delay any outdoor sowing by 3-4 weeks, or sow under glass.
In warmer climes (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), bring outdoor sowing forward by a few weeks.
The planting period indicated on our website applies to regions in USDA Zone 9a (East Coast and Midlands: Dublin, Wexford, Waterford, Kilkenny, Portlaoise). It will vary depending on where you live:
- On the west coast and in the north-west (Galway, Limerick, Sligo, Donegal, Westport), delay planting by 1 to 2 weeks in spring and bring it forward by 1 to 2 weeks in autumn compared to the dates given, preferably choosing periods without strong winds.
- In the inland hills and plateaus (Wicklow Mountains, Macgillycuddy’s Reeks, Connemara, Killarney), it is best to plant in spring (April–May) or autumn (September–October), avoiding periods of waterlogged soil in winter and strong winds, which pose the main risk to newly planted trees in these areas.
The flowering period indicated on our website applies to regions in USDA Zone 9a, such as the East Coast and Midlands, including Dublin, Wexford, Waterford, Kilkenny and Portlaoise.
This will vary depending on where you live:
- On the west coast and in the northwest (Galway, Limerick, Sligo, Donegal and Westport), it will be delayed by one to two weeks compared to the given dates, due to stronger Atlantic winds and less spring sunshine.
- In the inland hills and plateaus (the Wicklow Mountains, the Macgillycuddy's Reeks, Connemara and Killarney), flowering will be delayed by two to three weeks. Flowering mainly occurs between May and July, with the limiting factors being less frost and more of the excessive humidity, strong winds and lack of sunshine that are characteristic of these areas.
The harvest period stated on our website applies to regions in USDA zones 8b to 9a (East, South-East and southern coast: Eastern Leinster, County Wexford and County Waterford, Cork region: Dublin, Wexford, Waterford, Kilkenny, Cork). It will vary depending on where you live:
- In the Midlands and the inland plains: the Middle Shannon Valley, Westmeath, Offaly, Longford, Cavan and Monaghan (Athlone, Mullingar, Tullamore, Longford, Cavan, Monaghan), in USDA zones 8a to 8b, the harvest will be delayed by 1 to 2 weeks compared with the dates given. Far from the moderating influence of the sea, these plains experience late frosts right up until the end of spring. The heavy, peaty soils warm slowly here, and damp patches form pockets of frost. Wait until the soil has dried out and warmed up before planting, and protect young plants with a fleece on clear nights.
- In the Atlantic West and North-West: Kerry, Clare, Galway, Connemara, Mayo, Sligo and Donegal (Killarney, Ennis, Galway, Westport, Sligo, Letterkenny), in USDA zones 8b to 10a, the harvest will be delayed by 1 to 3 weeks compared with the dates given. Summers here are cloudier, rainier and windier than in the east, which slows down ripening and encourages late blight and other fungal diseases. Kerry and Clare are at the lower end of the range, whilst Mayo and Donegal, which are cooler and more exposed, are at the upper end. However, the mild coastal winters mean that leafy vegetables and root vegetables can be harvested at dates close to those indicated, or even earlier: shelter crops from the wind with hedges and grow heat-loving plants in greenhouses or polytunnels.
- In the highlands, above 200 m: the Wicklow Mountains, Macgillycuddy’s Reeks, the Galtee and Comeragh ranges, the Twelve Bens in Connemara and the Donegal highlands, in USDA zones 7b to 8a, the harvest will be delayed by 2 to 4 weeks compared with the dates given, depending on the altitude, taking care to beat the first early frosts, which may occur as early as the start of autumn. Wind, constant damp and late frosts lasting into early summer significantly shorten the growing season. Opt for sheltered, south-facing slopes, early-maturing varieties and growing under cover.
Depending on your garden’s aspect, these variations can range from one to two weeks. A frost-prone valley floor delays the harvest, whilst a south-facing wall brings it forward.
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