Overview
Rudbeckia hirta var. pulcherrima is a bushy, clump forming herbaceous perennial in the genus Rudbeckia, part of the Asteraceae family, with deciduous foliage. Rudbeckia hirta var. pulcherrima grows best in full sun and partial shade, and tolerates most soils and any pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H6. Suggested uses include cottage and informal garden, patio and container plants, wildlife gardens, wildflower meadow, prairie planting, cut flowers and flower borders and beds.
About
Rudbeckia hirta, commonly called black-eyed Susan and yellow coneflower, is a North American flowering plant in the family Asteraceae. It grows to 1 metre tall with daisy-like yellow flower heads.
Growing conditions
Best soil and position for Rudbeckia
- Sunlight
- Full sun, Partial shade
- Soil type
- Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand
- Soil pH
- Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
- Soil moisture
- Moist but well-drained
- Aspect
- South-facing, West-facing, East-facing
- Exposure
- Exposed, Sheltered
- UK hardiness
- H6
Plant details
Rudbeckia hirta var. pulcherrima size, habit and characteristics
- Plant type
- Herbaceous Perennial
- Habit
- Bushy, Clump forming
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Suggested uses
- Cottage and informal garden, Patio and container plants, Wildlife gardens, Wildflower meadow, Prairie planting, Cut flowers, Flower borders and beds
Care notes
Pruning and caring for Rudbeckia hirta var. pulcherrima
- Propagation
- Seed, Division in spring or autumn
- Pest resistance
- Aphids, Slugs
- Disease resistance
- Powdery mildews
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to plant Rudbeckia hirta var. pulcherrima?
Rudbeckia hirta var. pulcherrima prefers full sun and partial shade. It suits exposed and sheltered positions.
What soil does Rudbeckia hirta var. pulcherrima need?
Rudbeckia hirta var. pulcherrima is adaptable and grows happily in most soil types, including chalk, clay, loam and sand. It is happy in soil of any pH. Aim for soil that stays moist but well-drained.
Is Rudbeckia hirta var. pulcherrima hardy in the UK?
Rudbeckia hirta var. pulcherrima has an RHS hardiness rating of H6, meaning it is very hardy, tolerating -20 to -15°C across most of the UK.
How do I propagate Rudbeckia hirta var. pulcherrima?
Seed, Division in spring or autumn.
More in the Rudbeckia genus
- Rudbeckia maxima
- Rudbeckia Summerdaisy's Bronze Bicolor
- Rudbeckia sub. 'Henry Eilers'Black-eyed Susan
- Rudbeckia sub. 'Little Henry'Black-eyed Susan