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black-eyed Susan [4]

Rudbeckia fulgida

Pollinator Friendly

Genus: Rudbeckia
Family: Asteraceae
Common Names: glowing coneflower, orange coneflower

About this plant

R. fulgida is a rhizomatous perennial with hairy leaves and branching stems that carry flowers with deep-brown centres and warm-golden ray florets in mid to late summer and early autumn

Growing Information

Height

0.5-1 Metres

Spread

0.5-1 Metres

Hardiness

H6

Foliage

Deciduous

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full SunPartial Shade

Soil

ChalkLoamSandy

pH

AcidAlkaline

Not Currently Available

This plant is not currently stocked at any garden centres on our platform.

Neutral

Moisture

Poorly Drained

Aspect

West FacingEast FacingSouth Facing

Exposure

ShelteredExposed

Care Guide

Cultivation

Prefers a moisture retentive soil

Pruning

Cut back in autumn

Propagation

Propagate by seed, or divide established plants in spring

Pests

May be susceptible to aphids

Diseases

May be susceptible to powdery mildews

Garden Uses

Uses

Ground CoverRock GardenWildflower Meadow

Planting Places

IndoorOutdoor

Season of Interest

SpringSummerAutumn

Size & Characteristics

Height

0.5-1 Metres

Spread

0.5-1 Metres

Habit

Bushy

Time to Full Height

Five To Ten Years