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Gloriosa daisy 'Cherokee Sunset'

Rudbeckia hirta

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Cherokee Sunset is a popular variety of Gloriosa daisy, which belongs to the Rudbeckia genus (Rudbeckia hirta 'Cherokee Sunset'). This variety is an Flower that typically grows as an Annual/Perennial, which is defined as a plant that can matures and completes its lifecycle over the course of one year or more. Cherokee Sunset normally grows to a max height of 3.25 feet (1.00 metres metric).

As Cherokee Sunset Gloriosa daisy is a low maintanence plant, it is great for beginner gardeners and those that like gardens that don't need much overseeing.

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How to grow Gloriosa daisy 'Cherokee Sunset'

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Try to plant in a location that enjoys full sun and remember to apply water fairly sparingly. Keep in mind when planting that Cherokee Sunset is thought of as very hardy, so this plant will tend to survive through freezing conditions. The USDA Hardiness Zones typically associated with Cherokee Sunset are Zone 3 and Zone 7. Ensure your soil has a ph of between 4.5 and 6.8 as Cherokee Sunset is a moderately acidic soil - weakly acidic soil loving plant.

Growing Cherokee Sunset from seed

Soil temperature should be kept higher than 18°C / 64°F to ensure good germination.

By our calculations, you should look at sowing Cherokee Sunset about 49 days before your last frost date.

Transplanting Cherokee Sunset

Ensure that temperatures are mild and all chance of frost has passed before planting out, as Cherokee Sunset is a very hardy plant.

Harvesting Cherokee Sunset

Gloriosa daisy 'Cherokee Sunset' information

Lifecycle The lifecycle that Cherokee Sunset exhibits. Annual/Perennial Category The category for the Cherokee Sunset plant. Flower
Hardiness Is Cherokee Sunset frost hardy? Very Hardy
Mature Height How tall does Cherokee Sunset grow? 1.00 metres / 3.25 feet Mature Spread How wide does Cherokee Sunset grow? 75.0 cm / 2.44 feet
USDA Zone Range What zones does Cherokee Sunset grow best in? Zone 3 - Zone 7 pH Range The level of acidity for Cherokee Sunset. 4.5 - 6.8
Sun How much sunlight does Cherokee Sunset need to grow? Full Sun
Water Requirements How much water does Cherokee Sunset require? Low
Ideal Germination Temperature Range What temperatures does Cherokee Sunset need in order to germinate? 18°C / 64°F to 20°C / 68°F Growing Temperatures What temperatures are best to grow Cherokee Sunset in? Help build our wiki! to Help build our wiki!
Sowing Depth How deep to plant Cherokee Sunset? 0.0 cm / 0.0 inches

How long does Cherokee Sunset take to grow?

These estimates for how long Gloriosa daisy 'Cherokee Sunset' takes to sprout, grow and harvest are from real observations from real gardeners, right around the world. Start logging and journaling your observations to participate!

Days to Germination How long does it take Cherokee Sunset to germinate? 10 days Average 10 days | Min days | Max days (0)
Days to Transplant How long until I can plant out Cherokee Sunset? + 42 days Average 42 days | Min days | Max days (0)
Days to Maturity How long until Cherokee Sunset is ready for harvest / bloom? + 369 days Average 369 days | Min 369 days | Max 369 days (1)
Total Growing Days How long does it take to grow Cherokee Sunset? = 421 days

When should I sow Cherokee Sunset?

Folia's when to plant Gloriosa daisy 'Cherokee Sunset' estimates are relative to your last frost date. Enter your frost dates and we'll calculate your sowing and planting dates for you!

Latest Gloriosa daisy 'Cherokee Sunset' Reviews

19 May 2011

angelchrome's Rudbeckia 'Cherokee Sunset' was Reviewed day 418

I quite like Rudbeckia anyway for late summer colour, and this variety was a great specimen with lovely colours and vigorous habit. Easy to grow from seed and divide. Recommended.

4 stars

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