A desert-inspired palette with a distinctly romantic soul.
Black-eyed Susan ‘Sahara’ is a breathtaking reinvention of a familiar garden favorite. This abundant mix features large, mostly double blooms in a softly moody range of dusty rose, milk chocolate, warm copper, pale lemon, and rich merlot. Velvety petals give each flower a plush, almost antique quality, making this variety feel both nostalgic and entirely new.
These blooms bring warmth and depth to summer and early fall arrangements, offering an easy solution when bouquets need richness without heaviness. Productive and reliable, ‘Sahara’ delivers generous stems that blend effortlessly with both pastels and darker tones, creating that layered, collected look we love.
Because classic flowers deserve a little reinvention.
Details:
✔ Plant type: Annual
✔ Height: 20 to 22 in
✔ Site: Full sun
✔ Days to maturity: 100 to 120 days
✔ Plant spacing: 12 in
✔ Pinch: Not necessary
✔ Approx. 50 seeds per packet
Seed Sowing & Growing Notes:
Start seeds indoors 8 to 10 weeks before last frost. Transplant outdoors once all danger of frost has passed. Patience is rewarded, as these plants take time to establish before producing an abundance of blooms.
Harvesting & Vase Life:
Harvest when flowers are just beginning to open. Black-eyed Susans are known to cloud vase water quickly, even with preservative. Adding a few drops of bleach helps keep the water clear. Expect a vase life of 7 to 10 days.
A softly dramatic bloom that brings warmth, texture, and timeless beauty to the cutting garden.
