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Rudbeckia hirta Cherokee Sunset (mixed) (d) | Plant Finder | Fill My Garden

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Rudbeckia hirta Cherokee Sunset (mixed) (d)

Rudbeckia hirta Cherokee Sunset (mixed) (d)

Genus: Rudbeckia
Family: Asteraceae

About this plant

A mix of biennial or short-lived perennials usually grown as annuals, to around 75cm high, with oval-shaped, bristly green leaves. Large, double flowers to 10cm across, in shades of golden yellow, orange and bronze, are borne on leafy, upright stems from mid summer into autumn

Growing Information

Height

0.5-1 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

South FacingWest 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. See rudbeckia cultivation for more detailed advice

Pruning

Deadhead to remove spent flowers

Propagation

Propagate by seed sown with gentle heat in spring. Light is needed for germination. Harden off before planting out

Pests

May be susceptible to aphids, to leaf and bud eelworms, and to slugs on young growth

Diseases

May be susceptible to powdery mildews, especially on dry soils

Garden Uses

Uses

Ground CoverPatio Container

Planting Places

IndoorOutdoorConservatory

Season of Interest

SpringSummerAutumn

Size & Characteristics

Height

0.5-1 Metres

Spread

0.1-0.5 Metres

Habit

Bushy

Time to Full Height

Two To Five Years