Rudbeckia Maya

Seeds per packet: 15

Elevate your gardening experience with the Rudbeckia ‘Maya’. A jewel of the garden, this variety is recognized for its dazzling fully double bright yellow flowers, compactly nested atop its sturdy stems. Not only is it aesthetically delightful, but its compact habit also makes it a superb candidate for a range of settings, from containers to beds and borders. The ‘Maya’ is a summer champion, robustly performing throughout the season, making it an indispensable addition for those looking to add consistent vibrancy to their gardens. Furthermore, its adaptability and straightforward cultivation process are bonus points for both amateur and expert gardeners.

Key Features:

• Striking Blooms: Offers fully double flowers in a radiant bright yellow hue.
• Versatile Placement: Perfect for containers, beds, and borders.
• Stellar Performance: Recognized as a standout performer during the summer months.
• Sowing Ease: Direct sow in final pots with 2-3 seeds per plug.
• Germination: Takes 8-14 days at optimal temperatures of 68-72 °F (20-22 °C).
• Cultivation Guidance: Requires a day length of 14 hours to flower. Exceeding 16 hours may cause stem elongation.
• Soil Requirements: Prefers well-drained substrate with 20-30% clay. Field requirements lean towards loamy sandy or sandy humus with excellent drainage.
• Temperature Sensitivity: Thrives at 18-20 °C and requires warmth. Note that temperatures below 16 °C might induce red leaf coloring.
• Fertilization: Moderate levels needed. Potassium balanced fertilizer recommended with precautions against high ammonium and nitrogen.
• Disease Alert: Ensure monitoring for possible iron deficiency, especially when the pH is above 6.0.