Claire™ Orange Hybrid Rudbeckia Seeds

2026 National AAS Winner

Bring summer color to small spaces with Rudbeckia Claire™ Orange. Bright golden-orange flowers, approximately 3 inches across, surround dark central cones on compact plants 10 to 14 inches tall, and are very attractive to pollinators. And as an added bonus, Claire™ Orange is the first pollen free F1 hybrid rudbeckia! Strong branching and abundant blooms create a full display without the height of cutting rudbeckias. Its compact proportions and heat tolerance make Claire™ Orange appealing for gardeners seeking bold flowers in containers, edging, and smaller beds.

Grow Claire™ Orange as a warm-season annual, with flowers from late spring into fall when sowing time and conditions allow. Full sun and well-drained soil are essential for strong growth. Plant it in border fronts, beds, patio pots, or mixed containers, allowing approximately 12 inches between plants. Water regularly while plants establish, then avoid prolonged saturation. Remove faded flowers to maintain a tidy appearance and encourage bloom. Claire™ Orange is best treated as an annual because overwintering is limited, even where other rudbeckias return reliably.

Start indoors approximately 8 to 10 weeks before the last frost, sowing shallowly with a light vermiculite covering. Germination generally takes 7 to 10 days under warm conditions near 73 to75<°>F. Supply bright light after emergence and harden off before transplanting after frost. Indoor starting is preferable for earlier flowering.

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