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Cherry Brandy Black-Eyed Susan

Rudbeckia hirta 'Cherry Brandy'

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Cherry Brandy Black-Eyed Susan (Rudbeckia hirta 'Cherry Brandy') at Piala's Nursery

Cherry Brandy Black-Eyed Susan flowers

Cherry Brandy Black-Eyed Susan flowers

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Cherry Brandy Black-Eyed Susan (Rudbeckia hirta 'Cherry Brandy') at Piala's Nursery

Cherry Brandy Black-Eyed Susan flowers

Cherry Brandy Black-Eyed Susan flowers

(Photo courtesy of NetPS Plant Finder)

Plant Height:  4 feet

Flower Height:  7 feet

Spread:  3 feet

Sunlight:  full sun 

Hardiness Zone:  4b

Other Names:  Gloriosa Daisy, Coneflower

Description:

A beautiful new color for this garden staple, that puts on a dazzling show with its large blooms in shades of red and burgundy; it is a prolific bloomer all summer and is the perfect fit for any garden; excellent for containers as well

Ornamental Features

Cherry Brandy Black-Eyed Susan has masses of beautiful dark red daisy flowers with dark brown eyes and burgundy centers at the ends of the stems from early summer to early fall, which are most effective when planted in groupings. The flowers are excellent for cutting. Its serrated pointy leaves remain green in color throughout the season.

Landscape Attributes

Cherry Brandy Black-Eyed Susan is an herbaceous perennial with an upright spreading habit of growth. Its medium texture blends into the garden, but can always be balanced by a couple of finer or coarser plants for an effective composition.

This is a relatively low maintenance plant, and should be cut back in late fall in preparation for winter. It is a good choice for attracting butterflies to your yard, but is not particularly attractive to deer who tend to leave it alone in favor of tastier treats. It has no significant negative characteristics.

Cherry Brandy Black-Eyed Susan is recommended for the following landscape applications;

  • Mass Planting
  • General Garden Use
  • Container Planting

Planting & Growing

Cherry Brandy Black-Eyed Susan will grow to be about 4 feet tall at maturity extending to 7 feet tall with the flowers, with a spread of 3 feet. It grows at a fast rate, and under ideal conditions can be expected to live for approximately 3 years. As an herbaceous perennial, this plant will usually die back to the crown each winter, and will regrow from the base each spring. Be careful not to disturb the crown in late winter when it may not be readily seen!

This plant should only be grown in full sunlight. It is very adaptable to both dry and moist locations, and should do just fine under typical garden conditions. It is considered to be drought-tolerant, and thus makes an ideal choice for a low-water garden or xeriscape application. It is not particular as to soil type or pH. It is highly tolerant of urban pollution and will even thrive in inner city environments. Consider applying a thick mulch around the root zone in winter to protect it in exposed locations or colder microclimates. This is a selection of a native North American species. It can be propagated by division; however, as a cultivated variety, be aware that it may be subject to certain restrictions or prohibitions on propagation.

Cherry Brandy Black-Eyed Susan is a fine choice for the garden, but it is also a good selection for planting in outdoor pots and containers. With its upright habit of growth, it is best suited for use as a 'thriller' in the 'spiller-thriller-filler' container combination; plant it near the center of the pot, surrounded by smaller plants and those that spill over the edges. It is even sizeable enough that it can be grown alone in a suitable container. Note that when growing plants in outdoor containers and baskets, they may require more frequent waterings than they would in the yard or garden.

 
 
Hardiness Zone Plant Height Minimum Sunlight
Characteristics
Massing  Garden  Container 
Applications
Flowers  Attracts Wildlife 
Ornamental Features