Rudbeckia hirta "Toto"

From this angle the flowers look like they're bubbling up :)

Have looked at the pic again, and yes, you're right. I was very pleased with this pic. Could not believe that I actually took it with my cheap digital. One of my personal favs!

So bright and cheerful, I love them

Very easy to grow from seed, Michelle, and very longlasting (June to Dec here last year) if you keep deadheading.

Thanx, Marguerite! Have grown these again this year, and the first buds are beginning to open now (I sowed the seeds later than last year).

I have some Rudbedkias, i like this one though another for my 'favourites' page so i don't forget the species, thanks!

The "Toto" series are annuals, Sewingkilla, but easy to grow from seed, and very long-lasting (into December here). We may have moved on to a new theme for the garden, but I'll always grow these for their cheeriness and longevity.