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black-eyed Susan 'Irish Eyes'

Rudbeckia hirta 'Irish Eyes'

Pollinator Friendly

Genus: Rudbeckia
Family: Asteraceae

About this plant

a short-lived perennial, usually grown as an annual, to 75cm in height, with classic daisy flowerheads produced from mid-summer to early autumn. Flowerheads are golden-yellow with narrow, slightly-tapered ray florets surrounding a pale-green "eye" that turns yellow-brown as the disc florets open

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

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

Ground CoverWildflower Meadow

Planting Places

IndoorOutdoor

Season of Interest

SummerAutumn

Size & Characteristics

Height

0.5-1 Metres

Spread

0.1-0.5 Metres

Habit

Bushy

Time to Full Height

Two To Five Years