Flowers
Rudbeckia hirta 'Cherry Brandy'
Black-Eyed Susan
Striking cherry-red velvety semi-double blooms rising from sturdy branching stems. Long lasting colour in the border. Makes a great cut flower
- Plant type
- Half-Hardy Annual
- Position
- Full Sun
- Height
- 60cm
- Spread
- 35cm
Growing calendar
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Sow indoors
Sow outdoors
Flowering
Sowing & growing
Sow inside between Feb-Apr in well-drained seed compost and cover lightly. Keep at 20°C for germination. If the seeds fail to germinate in 3-4 weeks, cold stratify in fridge for 4 weeks before returning to 20°C. Transplant seedlings once large enough to handle and plant out after after the risk of frost has passed. Alternatively sow directly outside in Apr-Jun in a well-prepared seedbed.
Aftercare
Deadhead spent flowers regularly to encourage further flowering. Protect young plants from frosts.
Gallery
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