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RowenagRowenag Posts: 22
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Hi, I sowed some rudbekia from seed earlier this year and they have reached approx 3ins. At the moment they are still in the seed tray. Should I put these in the garden now or are they likely to die over winter? They have been outside for about 3 weeks in a very sheltered position. I don't have a greenhouse.

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  • FairygirlFairygirl Posts: 55,117
    edited October 2020
    They need potted up individually and kept sheltered until next year.  :)
    Depending on where you are, they may need some proper protection from weather, so you may need to rig up a cold frame of some kind.
    It also depends on which ones you're growing as there are different types, not all hardy. 
    It's a place where beautiful isn't enough of a word....



    I live in west central Scotland - not where that photo is...
  • RowenagRowenag Posts: 22
    Thanks so much for your reply. I am in quite an exposed and cold area so I will get them potted up individually asap. Could I bring them back in and put them on a cold window sill once I've done that?
  • FairygirlFairygirl Posts: 55,117
    Do you know what type they are? 
    You probably could bring them indoors no problem. Even the hardy ones would be very vulnerable outdoors as small plants  :)
    It's a place where beautiful isn't enough of a word....



    I live in west central Scotland - not where that photo is...
  • FairygirlFairygirl Posts: 55,117
    edited October 2020
    Do you know what type they are? 
    You probably could bring them indoors no problem. Even the hardy ones would be very vulnerable outdoors as small plants  :)
    Apologies - the site keeps saving drafts and not posting - then it does!
    It's a place where beautiful isn't enough of a word....



    I live in west central Scotland - not where that photo is...
  • RowenagRowenag Posts: 22
    No, I'm not sure what type they are. Only that they are yellow! That's great anyway because I just wasn't sure if I could risk planting them out, but now I know I can't I will sort them out properly. Thanks again :)
  • FairygirlFairygirl Posts: 55,117
    No probs. One they're growing in spring and getting to flowering stage later, you might get an ID, which helps with care.
    There are quite a few types, and some are perennial , others are just annuals etc.  :)
    It's a place where beautiful isn't enough of a word....



    I live in west central Scotland - not where that photo is...
  • RowenagRowenag Posts: 22
    I should have kept the seed packet!! Never mind I will know for next time because I'm hoping to try a few more things. Thanks so much for your help which has probably saved my young plants!
  • FairygirlFairygirl Posts: 55,117
    I'm wondering if it's the one commonly known as black eyed susan that you have? It's quite commonly sold and grown.
    You could maybe do a wee google search and see if anything rings a bell  :)
    It's a place where beautiful isn't enough of a word....



    I live in west central Scotland - not where that photo is...
  • RowenagRowenag Posts: 22
    Oh yes I think it is that. I will google and see if this seems likely. Your help is much appreciated. I've just brought them in and weather permitting will pot individually tomorrow
  • FairygirlFairygirl Posts: 55,117
    Good luck  :)
    It's a place where beautiful isn't enough of a word....



    I live in west central Scotland - not where that photo is...
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