{"product_id":"rudbeckia-rustic-dwarf-mixed","title":"Rudbeckia 'Rustic dwarf' mixed","description":"\u003cp\u003e1000 Seeds\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRudbeckia 'Rustic Dwarf' Mixed\u003c\/strong\u003e is a compact annual or short-lived perennial flower producing \u003cstrong\u003ebright daisy-like blooms in warm shades of yellow, orange, bronze, red, and mahogany with dark centers\u003c\/strong\u003e. Growing approximately \u003cstrong\u003e30–45 cm tall\u003c\/strong\u003e, it is ideal for \u003cstrong\u003eflower borders, containers, balconies, and pollinator gardens\u003c\/strong\u003e. 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