AAS Winners
2002 AAS Flower Award Winner:
Rudbeckia 'Cherokee Sunset'
Rudbeckia 'Cherokee Sunset'
2002 AAS Flower Award Winner:
Rudbeckia 'Cherokee Sunset'
Rudbeckia 'Cherokee Sunset'
Rudbeckia 'Cherokee Sunset'
2002 AAS Flower Award Winner
This Rudbeckia hirta contains a blend of sunset colors; yellow, orange, bronze, mahogany and shades of these colors. The 3 to 4-1/2 inch flowers are double or semi-double and long lasting as cut flowers. Best when grown in the full sun, 'Cherokee Sunset' plants are about 24 to 30 inches tall, spreading about a foot. Many plants are self-supporting and others may need staking. 'Cherokee Sunset' offers gardeners a blend of autumn colors and late season garden performance. Flowering profusely the first year, 'Cherokee Sunset' may over-winter in northern gardens.
Share this page:
| AAS Winner Primary Details | |
|---|---|
| Award: | AAS Flower Award Winner |
| Class: | Rudbeckia |
| Variety Name: | 'Cherokee Sunset' |
| Genus: | Rudbeckia |
| Species: | hirta |
| Year: | 2002 |
| Type: | Flowers |
| Breeder: | Thompson & Morgan |
| Plant Needs | |
|---|---|
| Hardiness Zone/Hardy to Zone: | Zone 1 |
| Staking Required: | NO |
| Plant Characteristics | |
|---|---|
| Foliage Color: | Black |
| Plant Height: | Short: Under 10" |
| Bloom Color Pattern: | Bicolor |
2004 Gold Medal Winner
Celosia 'Fresh Look Red' (plumosa)
______________________________
Grower and Retailers: AAS Winner tags and labels are available from these suppliers:
