Benary`s Award Winning Program

Benary’s Award Winning Program
rudbeckia hirta Denver DaiSY
rudbeckia hirta Prairie Sun
as the world’s leading rudbeckia hirta breeder, Benary’s accomplishments have been rewarded with
numerous international awards. With a wide selection of heights, flower sizes, flower forms and colors,
no other program offers so much: High versatility, long blooming season, and superior heat tolerance.
rudbeckia from Benary are well known and proven performers.
numerous awards around the world have been given to this long day plant. High quality seed, easy
growing and versatility makes rudbeckia the perfect crop for growers, retailers and home gardeners.
Compact Varieties
MAyA
Benary is proud to present maYa, the world’s first dwarf, double
flowering rudbeckia. The compact habit of maYa adds a new and
interesting form to the wide assortment of Benary’s rudbeckias.
Fully double flowers abound on this durable summer garden performer. Strong stems hold the 4” (10 cm) bright yellow flowers upright.
Plantings of maYa resemble a bed of brightly colored tennis balls.
Fleuroselect awarded maYa the Gold medal for its outstanding field
performance. maYa also makes an excellent choice for a specimen
plant in containers or mixed combination pots.
Spring: 15-21 wks
18” (45 cm)
Sun
Coated
Summer: 12-15 wks
18” (45 cm)
Sun
Coated
SonoRA
Sonora has an extraordinary color combination with a large
mahogany ring on bright golden yellow petals. The very large flowers
5-6” (12-15 cm) and unique color of Sonora make it a great
impulse item at the retail level and an instant winner in the garden.
Sonora is a slightly larger plant than the Toto® series but offers
the same great variety of uses.
Spring: 15-21 wks
20” (50 cm)
Sun
Coated
Summer: 12-15 wks
20” (50 cm)
Sun
Coated
rudbeckia hirta Toto® rustic
Toto®
Compact, well branched and early flowering, the Toto® trio is ideally suited for 4-5” (10-12 cm) pots. Toto® Gold, Toto® lemon and Toto®
rustic all received Fleuroselect Quality marks for their beautiful habit and abundant summer long flowering. The beautiful 2.4” (6 cm)
round flowers of the Toto® series make an excellent presentation in any planting. The three separate colors can also be found in the well
balanced Toto® mix. Toto® rudbeckias are excellent choices for borders, combination containers, or specimen pots on the patio.
Spring: 14-18 wks
14” (35 cm)
Sun
Coated
Summer: 12-14 wks
14” (35 cm)
Sun
Coated
Toto® Gold
Toto® lemon
Toto® rustic
Medium tall Varieties
AuTuMn ColoRS
The vivid play of fall colors – bronze petals, red rings and rusty red
centers creates an attractive contrast to the light yellow and golden
yellow sister varieties in Benary’s rudbeckia assortment.
auTumn ColorS is well suited for use as a classic bedding plant.
in the landscape, the 6” (15 cm) flowers of auTumn ColorS mix
work well with other bedding plants or ornamental grasses.
Spring: 15-21 wks
22” (55 cm)
Sun
Coated
Summer: 13-15 wks
22” (55 cm)
Sun
Coated
DEnVER DAISy
Denver DaiSY is a symbol of city-wide beautification for the historic
150th anniversary of the city of Denver. rudbeckia Denver DaiSY
was selected because of its extreme heat tolerance, its summer-long
flower power, and its ability to stand up under the extreme weather
variations in the mile-High city. Growers will love this rudbeckia
because of its high germination rates and high
percentage of usable seedlings. low
cultural inputs and short crop times
ensure that Denver DaiSY will
perform in a wide array of greenhouse situations. 20-28”
(50-70 cm) tall, Denver DaiSY
is perfect for 1.0 gallon
production, or for large
landscape plantings.
Flower power is no understatement
for this beauty as large masses of golden flowers adorned with rusty red rings
cover Denver DaiSY from late spring until first
frost. Strong, dense flower stems ensure that Denver DaiSY will not
flop or fall over in adverse weather conditions.
Denver DaiSY is the embodiment of the true pioneering spirit of the
american West. its raw beauty and ability to thrive in very
diverse and rugged areas makes it a perfect fit for the entire country.
rudbeckia hirta Denver DaiSY arrangement
Spring: 14-18 wks
20-28” (50-70 cm)
Sun
Coated
Summer: 12-14 wks
20-28” (50-70 cm)
Sun
Coated
PRAIRIE Sun
Prairie Sun has very large 6.4” (16 cm) flowers with light yellow tips
on golden petals that encircle a green center. This variety looked so
bright and sunny in more than 70 Fleuroselect and all american Selections field trials that judges ruled Prairie Sun a winner in north
america and europe. Prairie Sun’s unique color combination and
sturdy habit make this variety a winner in any garden location.
Spring: 15-21 wks
30” (75 cm)
Sun
Coated
Summer: 13-15 wks
30” (75 cm)
Sun
Coated
Rudbeckia Research:
Exploring Flower Initiation and Crop Habit
research on Benary’s rudbeckia varieties has shown how day
length manipulation can be utilized to achieve optimum plant
quality and minimize crop times:
 Plants that receive 10 hours of light do not initiate flowering
but form rosettes.
Reduction of garden height by
"Short day treatment”
Period of SD Treatment
 Plants that receive 14 hours of light initiate flowers and have
stem lengths characteristic to the varieties natural height.
For growers looking to produce compact plants without the use
of plant growth regulators, light manipulation can be an effective
tool.
Reduction of garden height of PRaiRie Sun by
“Short day treatment” and by growth regulators
7 Days
14 Days
Toto® Gold
7%
25%
Sonora
34%
50%
SD Treatment of 14 days:
30%
10 h day length for 14 days,
5 weeks after potting
(after flower initiation)
14 Days treatment Short Day
Toto® Gold
Benary’s Rudbeckia hirta Program
Compact
Varieties
Color
Garden
Height
Crop Time
Recomm.
Pot Sizes
Seed Count
maYa
Golden Yellow petals with
dark brown center
18”
(45 cm)
Spring: 15-21 wks
Summer: 12-15 wks
6” pot
(15 cm)
0,023 oz. /
0,680 g
Toto® lemon
Golden Yellow
14”
(35 cm)
Spring: 14-18 wks
Summer: 12-14 wks
4-5” pot
(10-12 cm)
0,015 oz. /
0,430 g
Toto® Gold
light Yellow
14”
(35 cm)
Spring: 14-18 wks
Summer: 12-14 wks
4-5” pot
(10-12 cm)
0,015 oz. /
0,450 g
Toto® rustic
Golden Yellow
14”
(35 cm)
Spring: 14-18 wks
Summer: 12-14 wks
4-5” pot
(10-12 cm)
0,014 oz. /
0,420 g
Toto® mix
Yellow Bronze petals with
rustic red ring light Yellow
to rustic red blloms
14”
(35 cm)
Spring: 14-18 wks
Summer: 12-14 wks
4-5” pot
(10-12 cm)
0,015 oz. /
0,450 g
Sonora
Golden petals with large
yellow petal tips
20”
(50 cm)
Spring: 15-21 wks
Summer: 12-15 wks
6” pot
(15 cm)
0,026 oz. /
0,750 g
auTumn ColorS
Shades of red, Gold and
Bronze fall colors
22”
(55 cm)
Spring: 15-21 wks
Summer: 13-15 wks
6-8” pot
(15-20 cm)
0,026 oz. /
0,756 g
Denver DaiSY
Bright Yellow with red
rings in center
20-28”
(50-70 cm)
Spring: 14-18 wks
Summer: 12-14 wks
6-8” pot
(15-20 cm)
0,031 oz. /
0,900 g
Prairie Sun
Two-toned light yellow and golden
yellow petals with green eye
30”
(75 cm)
Spring: 15-21 wks
Summer: 13-15 wks
6-8” pot
(15-20 cm)
0,024 oz. /
0,700 g
awards
(per 1.000 seeds)
Medium tall
Varieties
Rudbeckia hirta
complete balanced fertilizer, 0-2 kg/m³ slow release fertilizer (3-6 months), iron-chelate,
micronutrients, pH: 5.8-6.2. Field: loamy sandy to sandy humus soils with good
drainage and good nutrition levels. Standard fertilization: 80-100 g/m2 of a slow
release fertilizer.
uses: annual
Plants for border, pot and container plants, cut flower production
Garden height: 12-28” / 30-75 cm
Temperature: Grow at 64-68 °F / 18-20 °C. rudbeckia hirta needs warm
temperatures for the growth. Temperatures of 61 °F / 16 °C increase the cultivation
time by 3 weeks. Temperatures below 61 °F / 16 °C can be a cause for red coloring of
leaves. rudbeckia hirta does not tolerate frost.
Crop time: Plug crop: 288 tray 5-6 weeks; 128 tray 6-7 weeks. Flowering pots: 12-21
weeks depending on species and on the season. long days and high light will shorten
the production time.
Spring: Toto®, Sonora, maYa: ø 15 weeks, Denver Daisy: 14-18 weeks, Prairie
Sun, auTumn ColorS: 15- 21 weeks; Summer: Toto®, Sonora, maYa: 12-14
weeks, Denver DaiSY: 12-14 weeks, Prairie Sun, auTumn ColorS: 13-15
weeks
Fertilization: moderate fertilization levels are required. Fertilize the crop weekly
with 100-150 ppm nitrogen (at 0 kg/m³ slow release fertilizer in substrate), using a
potassium balanced fertilizer (n: K2o-ratio: 1:1,5). avoid high ammonium and high
nitrogen levels. Prevent magnesium deficiency by applying magnesium sulphate
(0,05 %) 1-2 times and in case of iron deficiency (above pH 6.0) apply iron-chelate
1-2 times. Field: Take care of possible iron deficiency and apply iron-chelate1-2 times.
n min soil value: approximately 130 g n/m².
Seed form: Coated Seed
Light: long day plant. For flower initiation long days greater than 13 hr. are required.
We recommend somewhere between 14-16 hrs. for best results. Flowering initiation is
well timed 2 weeks (Toto®, Sonora and maYa) or 4 weeks (Denver DaiSY, Prairie
Sun and Denver DaiSY) after transplantation. Keep light level high, because high
light levels improve the plant quality and prevents excessive stem elongation. in winter
and in early spring additional assimilation light is required for pot plant and cut flower
production. night interruption is possible. a short day period can be used to control
the plant growth. 2-5 weeks after transplantation cultivate at short day (10 hr.)
conditions for 7-10 days for a compact plant growth. afterwards return to long day
conditions (14-16 hrs.) again. For Toto® in 4” / 9 cm pot extend the cultivation of short
days to 6-7 weeks until the end of cultivation.
exposure: Full sun
Sowing method: 1-2 seeds per plug, can be sown directly into final pot.
Germination:
Stage i and ii: 14-21 days at 68-72 °F / 20-22 °C,
Stage iii and iv: 10-14 days at 64-68 °F / 18-20 °C
requires light for germination. Before sowing treat substrate with fungicide. Cover
seed lightly with vermiculite after sowing. avoid direct sunlight by shading seeds after
sowing.
Sowing media: media with very low soluble salt levels; pH: 5.8-6.2. Keep soil slightly
moist but not wet.
Plug culture: media should be slightly less than saturated in Stage i. From Stage ii
reduce the soil moisture, but the plug should not dry out. Do not let soluble salt level
rise above 0,75 eC. The roots are sensitive to high salt levels in substrate. Start
fertilization at 50-75 ppm nitrogen in a well balanced formula. During Stage iii and
Stage iv fertilization levels can be increased to 150 ppm.
Growing on: if broad casting the seeds into open flats 3-4 weeks after germination
transplant 1 plant per cell into plug trays (1x1” / 3x3 cm) or per pot (2-3” / 6-8 cm)
and 5-6 weeks later transplant 1-3 plants into a larger pot (4-7” / 10-17 cm) or into
a container (3-5 l). Plant cut flowers (frost free) in 10-12” x 12-14” / 25-30 x 30-35 cm
space.
Media: use a well-drained, growing substrate with 20-30 % clay, 1-1,5 kg/m³
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Plant Growth Regulators: Seedlings are very responsive to sprays with B-nine
(daminozide) at 2,500-5,000 ppm. Bonzi (paclobutrazol) sprays can also be used at
10-20 ppm. light drenches at 1-2 ppm can be used on plants that are well established
in the final containers. Sumagic (uniconazol) can also be used. Due to differences in
locations produced trial applications are recommended. Contact a Benary
representative for exact recommendations.
Cultural hints: Keep humidity low and provide good ventilation. avoid over watering
and drought stress. Drought stress can be a cause for necrosis of leaf edges. avoid
over head irrigation and avoid late day watering to reduce the risk of Botrytis, especially
at cooler growing conditions.
The cultural recommendations are based on results from trials conducted under Central european conditions.
Different conditions in other parts of the world may lead to deviations in results achieved.
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