{"product_id":"rudbeckie-indian-summer-black-eyed-susan","title":"Rudbeckie 'Indian Summer' Black-Eyed Susan","description":"\u003cp\u003eAdd a burst of bold, golden colour to your garden with Rudbeckia 'Indian Summer' Black-Eyed Susan. This award-winning, heat-tolerant perennial produces huge, daisy-like flowers up to 4–9 inches across, with rich golden-yellow petals and deep chocolate-brown centres. Blooming from midsummer well into fall, these sturdy, long-stemmed flowers are excellent for cutting and attract butterflies and bees. Plants are vigorous, low-maintenance, and drought-tolerant once established. Hardy in zones 3–9.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMinimum Seed Count:\u003c\/strong\u003e 100  \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDays to Maturity:\u003c\/strong\u003e 90–100 days  \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLife Cycle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Perennial (short-lived, but returns reliably in zones 3–9)  \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 36–40 inches  \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpread:\u003c\/strong\u003e 18–24 inches  \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOutdoor Sowing (Easy)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhen:\u003c\/strong\u003e After last frost, when soil has warmed.  \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sow seeds ¼ inch deep and cover lightly with soil.  \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpace:\u003c\/strong\u003e Thin to 18–24 inches apart.  \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater:\u003c\/strong\u003e Keep soil evenly moist until germination.  \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Snip weakest seedlings, leaving strongest every 18–24 inches.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIndoor Sowing (Head Start)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhen:\u003c\/strong\u003e 6–8 weeks before last frost.  \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sow ¼ inch deep in seed-starting mix.  \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Give bright light after sprouts appear.  \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTransplant:\u003c\/strong\u003e Harden off over 7–10 days, then plant outdoors 18–24 inches apart after frost danger.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTip for Faster Germination\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor faster germination, soak seeds in warm (not hot) water for 4–6 hours before sowing. Alternatively, chill seeds in the refrigerator for 1–2 weeks before planting to break dormancy and encourage quicker sprouting.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Grow Something","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49792626163954,"sku":null,"price":5.95,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0606\/1863\/7554\/files\/Rudbeckia_Black_Eyed_Susan_Indiansummer_WM_20250802_164133291.jpg?v=1783806937","url":"https:\/\/growsomething.ca\/products\/rudbeckie-indian-summer-black-eyed-susan","provider":"Grow Something","version":"1.0","type":"link"}