About
A bushy, clump-forming herbaceous perennial to 60cm tall. From summer to autumn it produces a profusion of daisy-like flowerheads to 8cm across, composed of velvety, dark copper-coloured ray florets around a central, black cone.
About the genus
Rudbeckia may be annuals, biennials or rhizomatous herbaceous perennials, with simple or pinnately divided leaves and large daisy-like flower-heads with yellow or orange rays surrounding a prominent conical disk
Growing conditions
SunlightFull sun
Soil typeChalk, Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil pHAcid, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil moistureMoist but well-drained
AspectEast-facing, South-facing, West-facing
ExposureExposed, Sheltered
UK hardinessH4
Plant details
Plant typeBedding, Herbaceous Perennial
HabitBushy
FoliageDeciduous
Height0.5-1 metres
Spread0.1-0.5 metres
Time to full height1-2 years
Suggested usesCottage and informal garden, Patio and container plants, Wildlife gardens, Prairie planting
Care notes
CultivationGrow in moderately fertile soil that does not dry out. Will tolerate light shade but flowering is best in full sun. See rudbeckia cultivation
PruningCut back spent flowers to tidy
PropagationPropagate by division
Pest resistanceMay be susceptible to aphids
Disease resistanceMay be susceptible to Powdery mildews