{"product_id":"rudbeckia-prairie-sun-seeds","title":"Rudbeckia ‘Prairie Sun’ Seeds","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eRudbeckia ‘Prairie Sun’\u003c\/b\u003e (\u003ci\u003eRudbeckia hirta\u003c\/i\u003e). Recognized worldwide for its outstanding garden performance, this prestigious All-America Selections and Fleuroselect Gold Medal winner stands out from classic black-eyed Susans with its striking, soft lime-green central cones framed by magnificent 12–15cm two-tone petals.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach large bloom features bright golden-yellow petals tipped with soft primrose-yellow ends, creating a glowing sunburst effect across the plant. Built on sturdy, heat-tolerant stems that rarely require staking, 'Prairie Sun' provides a long-lasting burst of color from mid-summer straight through to the first hard frost of autumn. It is a dual-purpose powerhouse in the garden—serving as a high-performing cut flower for long-lasting vase arrangements, while acting as a vital pollinator magnet for native bees, butterflies, and beneficial garden insects.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAward-Winning Beauty:\u003c\/b\u003e Recipient of prestigious AAS and Fleuroselect Gold Medals for superior garden vigour and bloom quality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eUnique Two-Tone Petals:\u003c\/b\u003e Massive golden-yellow flowers feature soft lemon tips and a signature light green center cone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eExceptional Cut Flower:\u003c\/b\u003e Strong, thick stems produce long-lasting blooms that hold up beautifully in vases and market bouquets.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eOutstanding Pollinator Magnet:\u003c\/b\u003e Draws beneficial bees, butterflies, and hoverflies to your garden beds all summer long.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eHeat \u0026amp; Drought Resilient:\u003c\/b\u003e Thrives in hot summer conditions, holding its vivid colour without fading under intense sun.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eGrowing Information (Australia):\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eScientific Name:\u003c\/b\u003e \u003ci\u003eRudbeckia hirta\u003c\/i\u003e 'Prairie Sun'\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePlant Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Tender Perennial (often grown as a heavy-blooming annual in cooler climates).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSowing Season:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eTemperate\/Cool (e.g., Victoria, Tasmania):\u003c\/b\u003e Late Winter to Early Spring (indoors with heat) or Autumn. Plant outdoors after frost danger passes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSubtropical:\u003c\/b\u003e Autumn through to Early Spring.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eTropical:\u003c\/b\u003e Autumn through to Mid-Winter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSun Position:\u003c\/b\u003e Full Sun (requires 6+ hours of direct sunlight daily for maximum flower production).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSowing Depth:\u003c\/b\u003e Surface sow (0.1cm). \u003ci\u003eRequires light to germinate; gently press seeds into moist seed raising mix without covering heavily.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePlant Spacing:\u003c\/b\u003e 35–45cm apart between plants.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePlant Height:\u003c\/b\u003e 70–90cm tall.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eGermination Temp:\u003c\/b\u003e 20°C–24°C.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eGermination Time:\u003c\/b\u003e 7–14 days.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSeed to Bloom\/Harvest Time:\u003c\/b\u003e 110–120 days.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eGardener’s Tip:\u003c\/b\u003e To encourage continuous flowering all season, deadhead spent blossoms regularly. If harvesting for fresh floral arrangements, cut stems when the flowers are fully open and the central green cone is firm. At the end of the season, leave a few final bloom heads to dry on the plant—their seed heads provide valuable late-autumn food for wild birds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e50 seeds \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSorry we Can not send seeds to W.A\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Gatherer Forager","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44407959486737,"sku":"","price":4.5,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0671\/4323\/7905\/files\/Rudbeckia_prairie_sun.png?v=1786941765","url":"https:\/\/www.gathererforager.com\/products\/rudbeckia-prairie-sun-seeds","provider":"Gatherer Forager","version":"1.0","type":"link"}