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General Information
As in other climate zones, Rudbeckias generally perform well in coastal Southern California, but may not be as vigorous in areas with cool, foggy summers. Give them a sunny spot in the garden, and water and fertilize regularly for best results.
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January1. BuyBuy plants in nurseries or by mail any time they are available.2. PlantPlant from containers any time.3. WaterWater regularly during dry periods.4. Pest/Disease InspectionCheck for snails and slugs.5. Treat for Pest/DiseaseRemove or treat for snails and slugs if they are a problem.February1. BuyBuy plants in nurseries or by mail any time they are available.2. PlantPlant from containers any time.3. Sow SeedsSow seeds of annual types in late winter and early spring. Seed may be sown directly in the ground.4. WaterWater regularly during dry periods.5. PruneCut back and clean up established plants to promote new spring growth.6. Pest/Disease InspectionCheck for snails and slugs.7. Treat for Pest/DiseaseRemove or treat for snails and slugs if they are a problem.8. TransplantIf desired, divide and transplant mature clumps in late winter and early spring.March1. BuyBuy plants in nurseries or by mail any time they are available.2. PlantPlant from containers any time.3. Sow SeedsSow seeds of annual types in late winter and early spring. Seed may be sown directly in the ground.4. FertilizeFertilize regularly during the growing season for maximum growth and bloom.5. WaterWater regularly during dry periods.6. PruneCut back and clean up established plants to promote new spring growth.7. MulchMulch to conserve water use.8. Pest/Disease InspectionCheck for snails and slugs.9. Treat for Pest/DiseaseRemove or treat for snails and slugs if they are a problem.10. TransplantIf desired, divide and transplant mature clumps in late winter and early spring.April1. BuyBuy plants in nurseries or by mail any time they are available.2. PlantPlant from containers any time.3. Sow SeedsSow seeds of annual types in late winter and early spring. Seed may be sown directly in the ground.4. FertilizeFertilize regularly during the growing season for maximum growth and bloom.5. WaterWater regularly during dry periods.6. Pest/Disease InspectionCheck for snails and slugs.7. Treat for Pest/DiseaseRemove or treat for snails and slugs if they are a problem.8. TransplantIf desired, divide and transplant mature clumps in late winter and early spring.9. PropagateMany perennial rudbeckias may be propagated by softwood cuttings taken from new spring growth.May1. BuyBuy plants in nurseries or by mail any time they are available.2. PlantPlant from containers any time.3. FertilizeFertilize regularly during the growing season for maximum growth and bloom.4. WaterWater regularly during dry periods.5. Pest/Disease InspectionCheck for snails and slugs.6. Treat for Pest/DiseaseRemove or treat for snails and slugs if they are a problem.7. PropagateMany perennial rudbeckias may be propagated by softwood cuttings taken from new spring growth.June1. BuyBuy plants in nurseries or by mail any time they are available.2. PlantPlant from containers any time.3. FertilizeFertilize regularly during the growing season for maximum growth and bloom.4. WaterWater regularly during dry periods.5. PruneCut flowers for bouquets and deadhead spent flowers to promote continued bloom.6. MulchMulch to conserve water use.7. Pest/Disease InspectionCheck for snails and slugs.8. Treat for Pest/DiseaseRemove or treat for snails and slugs if they are a problem.9. PropagateMany perennial rudbeckias may be propagated by softwood cuttings taken from new spring growth.July1. BuyBuy plants in nurseries or by mail any time they are available.2. PlantPlant from containers any time.3. FertilizeFertilize regularly during the growing season for maximum growth and bloom.4. WaterWater regularly during dry periods.5. PruneCut flowers for bouquets and deadhead spent flowers to promote continued bloom.6. Pest/Disease InspectionCheck for snails and slugs.7. Treat for Pest/DiseaseRemove or treat for snails and slugs if they are a problem.August1. BuyBuy plants in nurseries or by mail any time they are available.2. PlantPlant from containers any time.3. FertilizeFertilize regularly during the growing season for maximum growth and bloom.4. WaterWater regularly during dry periods.5. PruneCut flowers for bouquets and deadhead spent flowers to promote continued bloom.6. Pest/Disease InspectionCheck for snails and slugs.7. Treat for Pest/DiseaseRemove or treat for snails and slugs if they are a problem.September1. BuyBuy plants in nurseries or by mail any time they are available.2. PlantPlant from containers any time.3. FertilizeFertilize regularly during the growing season for maximum growth and bloom.4. WaterWater regularly during dry periods.5. PruneCut flowers for bouquets and deadhead spent flowers to promote continued bloom.6. MulchMulch to conserve water use.7. Pest/Disease InspectionCheck for snails and slugs.8. Treat for Pest/DiseaseRemove or treat for snails and slugs if they are a problem.October1. BuyBuy plants in nurseries or by mail any time they are available.2. PlantPlant from containers any time.3. FertilizeFertilize regularly during the growing season for maximum growth and bloom.4. WaterWater regularly during dry periods.5. Pest/Disease InspectionCheck for snails and slugs.6. Treat for Pest/DiseaseRemove or treat for snails and slugs if they are a problem.November1. Buyv Buy plants in nurseries or by mail any time they are available.2. PlantPlant from containers any time.3. WaterWater regularly during dry periods.4. Pest/Disease InspectionCheck for snails and slugs.5. Treat for Pest/DiseaseRemove or treat for snails and slugs if they are a problem.December1. BuyBuy plants in nurseries or by mail any time they are available.2. PlantPlant from containers any time.3. WaterWater regularly during dry periods.4. Pest/Disease InspectionCheck for snails and slugs.5. Treat for Pest/DiseaseRemove or treat for snails and slugs if they are a problem. -
Buy
When's the best time to buy this plant? When can you buy these from seed (if you can)? When is it usually available? What are things to look for when you're buying it? Or anything other tidbit of information you can share!
January
Buy plants in nurseries or by mail any time they are available.
February
Buy plants in nurseries or by mail any time they are available.
March
Buy plants in nurseries or by mail any time they are available.
April
Buy plants in nurseries or by mail any time they are available.
May
Buy plants in nurseries or by mail any time they are available.
June
Buy plants in nurseries or by mail any time they are available.
July
Buy plants in nurseries or by mail any time they are available.
August
Buy plants in nurseries or by mail any time they are available.
September
Buy plants in nurseries or by mail any time they are available.
October
Buy plants in nurseries or by mail any time they are available.
November
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Buy plants in nurseries or by mail any time they are available.December
Buy plants in nurseries or by mail any time they are available.
Plant
When's a good time to plant this plant or bulb? Any special planting instructions?
January
Plant from containers any time.
February
Plant from containers any time.
March
Plant from containers any time.
April
Plant from containers any time.
May
Plant from containers any time.
June
Plant from containers any time.
July
Plant from containers any time.
August
Plant from containers any time.
September
Plant from containers any time.
October
Plant from containers any time.
November
Plant from containers any time.
December
Plant from containers any time.
Sow Seeds
When can you plant these seeds? When's the best time? Can you start them indoors and move them out? Do they have any special requirements?
February
Sow seeds of annual types in late winter and early spring. Seed may be sown directly in the ground.
March
Sow seeds of annual types in late winter and early spring. Seed may be sown directly in the ground.
April
Sow seeds of annual types in late winter and early spring. Seed may be sown directly in the ground.
Fertilize
When should you fertilize this plant? Which kind of fertilizer do you recommend? Should you use different fertilizers at different times of year?
March
Fertilize regularly during the growing season for maximum growth and bloom.
April
Fertilize regularly during the growing season for maximum growth and bloom.
May
Fertilize regularly during the growing season for maximum growth and bloom.
June
Fertilize regularly during the growing season for maximum growth and bloom.
July
Fertilize regularly during the growing season for maximum growth and bloom.
August
Fertilize regularly during the growing season for maximum growth and bloom.
September
Fertilize regularly during the growing season for maximum growth and bloom.
October
Fertilize regularly during the growing season for maximum growth and bloom.
Water
Is there a time to reduce or increase watering? Any special requirements? Things to avoid during certain times of the year?
January
Water regularly during dry periods.
February
Water regularly during dry periods.
March
Water regularly during dry periods.
April
Water regularly during dry periods.
May
Water regularly during dry periods.
June
Water regularly during dry periods.
July
Water regularly during dry periods.
August
Water regularly during dry periods.
September
Water regularly during dry periods.
October
Water regularly during dry periods.
November
Water regularly during dry periods.
December
Water regularly during dry periods.
Prune
When's a good time to prune this plant? How about deadheading, pinching back, trimming or any other grooming? Any special requirements?
February
Cut back and clean up established plants to promote new spring growth.
March
Cut back and clean up established plants to promote new spring growth.
June
Cut flowers for bouquets and deadhead spent flowers to promote continued bloom.
July
Cut flowers for bouquets and deadhead spent flowers to promote continued bloom.
August
Cut flowers for bouquets and deadhead spent flowers to promote continued bloom.
September
Cut flowers for bouquets and deadhead spent flowers to promote continued bloom.
Mulch
Does this plant need to be mulched? Are there specific types of Mulch which are better for this plant? How much?
March
Mulch to conserve water use.
June
Mulch to conserve water use.
September
Mulch to conserve water use.
Pest/Disease Inspection
What are the common problems this plant will face and when should you look for them to appear?
January
Check for snails and slugs.
February
Check for snails and slugs.
March
Check for snails and slugs.
April
Check for snails and slugs.
May
Check for snails and slugs.
June
Check for snails and slugs.
July
Check for snails and slugs.
August
Check for snails and slugs.
September
Check for snails and slugs.
October
Check for snails and slugs.
November
Check for snails and slugs.
December
Check for snails and slugs.
Treat for Pest/Disease
How do you treat the common problems for this plant? What products or concoctions or natural means do you use? Any special requirements?
January
Remove or treat for snails and slugs if they are a problem.
February
Remove or treat for snails and slugs if they are a problem.
March
Remove or treat for snails and slugs if they are a problem.
April
Remove or treat for snails and slugs if they are a problem.
May
Remove or treat for snails and slugs if they are a problem.
June
Remove or treat for snails and slugs if they are a problem.
July
Remove or treat for snails and slugs if they are a problem.
August
Remove or treat for snails and slugs if they are a problem.
September
Remove or treat for snails and slugs if they are a problem.
October
Remove or treat for snails and slugs if they are a problem.
November
Remove or treat for snails and slugs if they are a problem.
December
Remove or treat for snails and slugs if they are a problem.
Transplant
When's the best time to dig up and transplant this from one spot to another? (This is different than planting). Any special requirements?
February
If desired, divide and transplant mature clumps in late winter and early spring.
March
If desired, divide and transplant mature clumps in late winter and early spring.
April
If desired, divide and transplant mature clumps in late winter and early spring.
Propagate
When's a good time to divide, take cuttings, layer or propagate this plant. Any special requirements?
April
Many perennial rudbeckias may be propagated by softwood cuttings taken from new spring growth.
May
Many perennial rudbeckias may be propagated by softwood cuttings taken from new spring growth.
June
Many perennial rudbeckias may be propagated by softwood cuttings taken from new spring growth.
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