About
A compact, half-hardy perennial, to around 40cm high, with oval-shaped, rough green leaves. Daisy-like flowers are produced from mid summer to autumn, with bright yellow petals brushed with rusty orange in the centre, and a dark brown central 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, Partial shade
Soil typeClay, Loam
Soil pHAcid, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil moistureMoist but well-drained
AspectSouth-facing, West-facing
ExposureExposed, Sheltered
UK hardinessH3
Plant details
Plant typeHerbaceous Perennial
HabitBushy
FoliageDeciduous
Height0.1-0.5 metres
Spread0.1-0.5 metres
Time to full height1-2 years
Suggested usesCottage and informal garden, Patio and container plants, City and courtyard gardens, Coastal, Wildlife gardens
Care notes
CultivationBest grown as a half-hardy annual, or with winter protection from frosts. Grows well in moderately fertile, preferably heavy but well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade. See rudbeckia cultivation for further advice
PruningSpent flowering stems may be cut back, or left to provide winter interest
PropagationPropagate by division in spring
Pest resistanceMay be susceptible to aphids, and to slugs on young growth
Disease resistanceMay be susceptible to powdery mildews, especially on dry soils