Daisy – Gloriosa
$2.50 – $38.25
The Gloriosa Daisy was originally developed in the 1950’s by the Burpee Seed Company. They used colchicine, a poisonous alkaloid, to shock the chromosomes of the Black-Eyed Susan (the native cultivar from which the Gloriosa Daisy was developed), thus producing this larger flower with a more vibrant depth of color. The Gloriosa Daisy is garden friendly and easy to grow. It provides a great cut flower and is a strong attractor of birds, bees and butterflies. It needs to be planted in an area that receives plenty of full sun. Being very drought tolerant, this flower loves heat and will grow tall without much water. If it gets too tall, it may need to be staked-up. Planting the Gloriosa Daisy in partial shade will keep it from growing to its full potential. In certain growing climates this flower may act as a short-lived perennial and in zones 7-10, it can be fall planted. Gloriosa Daisy are a deer-resistant choice for your landscaping.
The broadcast rate for seeding is 4 – 5 pounds per acre.
The seed drill rate for seeding in rows is 2 pounds per acre.
Purchasing Options | Price | Quantity | |
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Small Packet | $2.50 | ||
Covers approximately 5 square feet. |
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10 Gram | $3.00 | ||
Covers approximately 480 square feet. |
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1/4 Pound | $12.00 | ||
Covers approximately 5,445 square feet. |
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1 Pound | $38.25 | ||
Covers approximately 21,780 square feet. |
Scientific Name | Rudbeckia hirta "Gloriosa" |
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Product Type | Flower |
Cycle | Annual, Perennial |
Color | Orange, Red, Yellow |
Height | 12-36" |
Light Requirement | Full Sun, Part Sun/Shade |
Germination Time | 7-30 days |
Weeks to Bloom | 3 to 5 weeks |
USDA Zone | 3 to 10 |
Origin | Introduced species |
Planting Season | Early Spring |
Bloom Season | Summer, Fall |
Seeds Per Pound | 1,451,000 |
Seeding Rate (lb./acre) | 2 |
Pollen/Nectar | Nectar, Pollen |
Pollinator(s) | Bats, Birds, Butterflies, Honey Bees, Native Bees |
Notes | Can be fall planted in zones 7-10, Deer-resistant, In certain growing climates this flower may act as a short-lived perennial |