Cherry Brandy Rudbeckia
Rudbeckia hirta. Cherry Brandy is a stunning annual Rudbeckia, with unique cherry to deep-red blooms that are 2-3” wide. It gives impressive garden performance enduring heat, drought and poor soil. Can be planted in borders or in large containers. Cherry Brandy can also be used as a cut flower. Holds up well during heat, drought and even in poor soil locations. No need for extra care, as this plant looks after itself keeping its beauty throughout the whole summer. So easy to grow and looks fabulous planted in drifts with ornamental grasses, along borders, or in large flower containers. A long lasting cut flower, low maintenance and pest-free. Flowers July to frost. Grows 20-24” High and 10-14” wide. Approx. 15 seeds/pkg.
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Planting:
Long-lived and dependable. Zones 4-8. Start seed 10-12 weeks before last frost date. Press seed onto surface of potting mix; do not cover with soil. Germinate at an optimum temperature of 18-21 degrees C. It is beneficial, although not necessary, to pre-chill seed for 2-3 weeks prior to seeding. When a manageable size, plant into a sunny garden 18 inches apart.
Growing:
Clumps may be divided after 3-4 years in spring. Blooms July to October.