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black-eyed Susan 'Big Sun Smileyz' | Plant Finder | Fill My Garden

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black-eyed Susan 'Big Sun Smileyz'

Rudbeckia hirta Big Sun Smileyz ('Rudls291') (Big Smileyz Series)

Pollinator Friendly

Genus: Rudbeckia
Family: Asteraceae

About this plant

A compact, deciduous perennial often grown as an annual/biennial with green foliage and bright golden-orange daisy-like flowers with a dark brown button-shaped centre, appearing from June to October

Growing Information

Height

0.1-0.5 Metres

Spread

0.1-0.5 Metres

Hardiness

Foliage

Deciduous

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full SunPartial Shade

Soil

ChalkLoam

AcidAlkalineNeutral

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

Moisture

Poorly Drained

Aspect

West FacingEast Facing

Exposure

ShelteredExposed

Care Guide

Cultivation

Best grown as a half-hardy annual. Grows well in moderately fertile, preferably heavy but well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade

Pruning

Deadhead spent flowers

Propagation

Propagate by seed sown with gentle heat in spring

Pests

Generally pest-free

Diseases

May be susceptible to grey moulds if air circulation is poor

Garden Uses

Uses

Cottage InformalGround CoverPatio ContainerBanks Slopes

Planting Places

IndoorOutdoorConservatory

Season of Interest

SummerAutumn

Size & Characteristics

Height

0.1-0.5 Metres

Spread

0.1-0.5 Metres

Habit

Climbing

Time to Full Height

Two To Five Years