About
Numerous large flowers often darker towards the base around a brown central cone in shades of yellow, orange and coppery browns produced in summer. Bushy upright, clump-forming herbaceous perennials to 60cm with lance-shaped somewhat toothed dark green hairy leaves. This series incorporates the appearance of a rudbeckia and the hardiness of an echinacea, flowering over a long period from summer into autumn.
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 shade, Partial shade
Soil typeClay, Loam
Soil pHAcid, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil moistureMoist but well-drained, Well-drained
AspectSouth-facing, West-facing
ExposureExposed, Sheltered
UK hardinessH4
Plant details
Plant typeHerbaceous Perennial
HabitColumnar upright
FoliageDeciduous
Height0.5-1 metres
Spread0.5-1 metres
Time to full height2-5 years
Suggested usesCity and courtyard gardens, Cottage and informal garden, Patio and container plants, Prairie planting
Care notes
CultivationGrow in well-drained or moist, but well-drained, moderately fertile soil in a sunny spot or light dappled shade. Able to tolerate drought conditions once well established
PruningCut back stems after flowering or leave for winter interest
PropagationPropagate by division
Pest resistanceGenerally pest-free
Disease resistanceMay be susceptible to grey moulds if air circulation is poor