Rudbeckia 'Cherry Brandy'
"Cone flower"
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Description
With luxurious blooms in possibly the most silky and opulent shade of red possible, Rudbeckia hirta 'Cherry Brandy' is a total looker worth its space in any planting scheme. Whatever your style, it’s hard to say no to such a dreamy flower with amazingly adaptable blooms. It’s dark cherry hue and black centre are what gives this twilight character the subtlety to combine well with virtually anything, warming up the tone in your garden a notch or two without an ounce of brash!
Syrupy-red petals are a real late-summer treat for the eyes. Though these Rudbeckia hirta 'Cherry Brandy' start to bloom in mid-summer, they really get into the swing of things as autumn approaches. These hardy perennials are bee-friendly, plus they’re strong, upright and fully hardy, forming established clumps with multiple stems over time. Let them loose in your borders and enjoy an effortless show that just keep on getting better every year!
Key features
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Good for cutting
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Comes back every year
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Attractive to wildlife
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Loved by pollinators
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Thrives well in full sun
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In peat-free compost
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Low maintenance
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Fully hardy
Specs & details
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Botanical name
Rudbeckia hirta 'Cherry Brandy'
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Flower colour
Red
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Plant size
1
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Established height
70cm-1m
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Established spread
30-50cm
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Plant spacing
10 plants per m2
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Leaf colour
Green
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Habit
Upright
Clump-forming -
Life cycle
Perennial
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Hardiness
Fully hardy
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Years to establish
1-2 years
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Sunlight
Full sun
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Position
Sheltered
Exposed -
Suitable for
Large containers
Borders
Gravel gardens
Wildlife gardens
Coastal gardens
Cottage gardens
Low maintenance gardens
Cut flower gardens -
Soil acidity
Any
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Soil moisture
Free draining
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Soil type
Loam
Sandy
Clay
Multipurpose compost
Loam-based compost -
Growing skill
Easy to grow
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Scented
No
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Pollinator-friendly
Yes
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Mouse resistant
No
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Rabbit resistant
No
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Deer resistant
No
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Toxicity
No report
Plant calendar
Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | June | July | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
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- Planting
- Flowering
Useful information
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Soak the Rudbeckia 'Cherry Brandy' roots in water for 3-6 hours prior to planting
Plant your "Cone flower" bare roots into temporary pots with a multipurpose compost in spring and grow-on in a sheltered spot outdoors
Choose a pot which comfortably fits the bare roots. Some have a noticeable crown which should be just below the soil surface with any top growth exposed. Some varieties are a length of root which should be planted lengthways and shallowly (1-2cm deep).
Plant out into borders or permanent containers in late spring or early summer once in full growth. Choose a position in sun or shade depending on the variety.
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