Rudbeckia hirta 'Cherry Brandy' - Black-Eyed Susan

🌿 Features

Type: Biennial
Common Name: Black-eyed Susan
Scientific Name: Rudbeckia hirta 'Cherry Brandy'
Flower Color: Single cherry-red flowers with a black center
Mature Height: 45 to 60 cm (18 to 24 in)
Mature Width: 30 to 45 cm (12 to 18 in)
Habit: Upright, compact, and well-branched
Bloom Period: June to October (abundant and continuous flowering)
Exposure: Full sun
Water Needs: Moderate to low
Soil Type: Well-drained, tolerant
Hardiness Zone: Zone 2 to 11
Drought Tolerance: Excellent
Nectar-rich Plant: Yes
Attracts Pollinators: Yes
Pet Toxicity: Non-toxic

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✂️ Care

Pinch stems in spring to encourage denser branching and a compact silhouette. Remove spent flowers regularly to prolong blooming throughout the season. Apply organic mulch at the base to retain moisture and enrich the soil.

This biennial variety readily self-seeds if you allow some flowers to go to seed. Water moderately during the first year of planting to establish a strong root system. Once well-established, Rudbeckia 'Cherry Brandy' is very drought-tolerant and low-maintenance, making it an ideal choice for gardens without irrigation.