Rudbeckia hirta 'Cherry Brandy' (Black-Eyed Susan)
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Noted for its unique color, Rudbeckia hirta 'Cherry Brandy' is a biennial boasting stunning, bright cherry-red flowers, 3-4 in. across (7-10 cm). The blossoms are adorned with deep crimson rays surrounding a dark chocolate center disk. Enjoying a fairly extended blooming season, from early summer to fall, this Black-Eyed Susan puts on a spectacular show in the garden when other plants are starting to fade. An outstanding cut flower, its seed heads have good winter interest unless they are used in dried arrangements.
- Grows in upright clumps up to 24 in. tall (60 cm) and 16 in. wide (40cm). May survive up to a few seasons but will self-seed and remain in the garden.
- Thrives in full sun in average, medium moisture, well-drained soils. Drought tolerant once established.
- Ridiculously easy to grow and largely trouble-free, this rudbeckia is a great candidate for mixed borders, cutting gardens, or as an accent plant when planted in mass.
- Deer-resistant, the flowers are attractive to pollinating insects, butterflies, and birds.
- Remove and discard spent flowers to encourage extended blooming and prevent unwanted seedlings next season.
- Easily propagated by seed.
- Rudbeckia hirta is native to Eastern and Central North America.
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Requirements
Hardiness | 4
– 7 |
---|---|
Heat Zones | 1
– 7 |
Climate Zones | 1, 1A, 1B, 2, 2A, 2B, 3, 3A, 3B, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24 |
Plant Type | Annuals, Perennials |
Plant Family | Rudbeckia |
Exposure | Full Sun |
Season of Interest |
Summer (Early,Mid,Late) Fall |
Height | 1' – 2' (30cm – 60cm) |
Spread | 1' – 2' (30cm – 60cm) |
Spacing | 16" (40cm) |
Water Needs | Low, Average |
Maintenance | Low |
Soil Type | Clay, Loam |
Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained |
Characteristics | Dried Arrangements, Cut Flowers, Showy |
Tolerance | Clay Soil, Deer, Drought, Dry Soil |
Attracts | Birds, Butterflies |
Garden Uses | Beds and Borders |
Garden Styles | Cutting Garden, Informal and Cottage, Prairie and Meadow, Traditional Garden |
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While every effort has been made to describe these plants accurately, please keep in mind that height, bloom time, and color may differ in various climates. The description of these plants has been written based on numerous outside resources.
Requirements
Hardiness | 4
– 7 |
---|---|
Heat Zones | 1
– 7 |
Climate Zones | 1, 1A, 1B, 2, 2A, 2B, 3, 3A, 3B, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24 |
Plant Type | Annuals, Perennials |
Plant Family | Rudbeckia |
Exposure | Full Sun |
Season of Interest |
Summer (Early,Mid,Late) Fall |
Height | 1' – 2' (30cm – 60cm) |
Spread | 1' – 2' (30cm – 60cm) |
Spacing | 16" (40cm) |
Water Needs | Low, Average |
Maintenance | Low |
Soil Type | Clay, Loam |
Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained |
Characteristics | Dried Arrangements, Cut Flowers, Showy |
Tolerance | Clay Soil, Deer, Drought, Dry Soil |
Attracts | Birds, Butterflies |
Garden Uses | Beds and Borders |
Garden Styles | Cutting Garden, Informal and Cottage, Prairie and Meadow, Traditional Garden |