Product description
Rudbeckia Blazing Fire has the kind of flowers that stand out as soon as they open, with warm orange and rusty yellow petals surrounding a dark brown centre. The blooms are held on sturdy stems above fresh green foliage and continue from summer into early autumn, providing plenty of colour when many early-season perennials are starting to fade. Also known as Coneflower, it forms a good-sized clump and brings a strong splash of colour to mixed borders and containers.
There is very little fuss involved once Blazing Fire is established. It prefers a sunny spot and fertile, well-drained soil, and will cope with drier spells once its roots have settled. Keep it watered during prolonged hot weather and remove faded flowers to encourage more blooms, or leave some of the final flowerheads standing once autumn arrives to give the garden extra structure and provide food for birds.
Please Note: When purchasing plants, please consider that each live item is unique and may therefore differ from the images shown, which are for illustration purposes only. The plant will be supplied in a growers pot. Depending on season, some plants may be pruned back to encourage growth and deciduous plants may arrive without leaves.
Coneflower Hybrid
Rudbeckia 'Blazing Fire'
Rudbeckia 'Blazing Fire'
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Product description
Rudbeckia Blazing Fire has the kind of flowers that stand out as soon as they open, with warm orange and rusty yellow petals surrounding a dark brown centre. The blooms are held on sturdy stems above fresh green foliage and continue from summer into early autumn, providing plenty of colour when many early-season perennials are starting to fade. Also known as Coneflower, it forms a good-sized clump and brings a strong splash of colour to mixed borders and containers.
There is very little fuss involved once Blazing Fire is established. It prefers a sunny spot and fertile, well-drained soil, and will cope with drier spells once its roots have settled. Keep it watered during prolonged hot weather and remove faded flowers to encourage more blooms, or leave some of the final flowerheads standing once autumn arrives to give the garden extra structure and provide food for birds.
Please Note: When purchasing plants, please consider that each live item is unique and may therefore differ from the images shown, which are for illustration purposes only. The plant will be supplied in a growers pot. Depending on season, some plants may be pruned back to encourage growth and deciduous plants may arrive without leaves.
Garden Plant Size Guide
Plants in larger pots can be multiple years older than their smaller counterparts with more mature root systems and foliage. This makes them able to thrive as a full size plant in your garden quicker than smaller alternatives.
The most common size of pot that garden plants come in are 9cm/1L/3L/5L this is in reference to the diameter at the top of the pot.
9cm potted plants still remain the most popular cost effective option though, they just may take a little patience to allow them to grow into full maturity once planted in your garden.
Plant specs, care guide & tips
Key features
Specifications
When to plant
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Planting and period of interest times are general guidelines and may vary based on your location and conditions. For best results, consult local gardening resources.
Instructions
Top Tip
Avoid cutting the foliage back while it is still green. Those leaves are still supplying the crown with energy for the following season, so waiting until they have naturally died down is a simple way to help an established Coneflower plant come back strongly.
How to Water
During its first growing season, keep Coneflower watered whenever the soil starts to dry, particularly while it is putting on new growth. Once established, it handles dry spells well, but a thorough soaking during prolonged hot weather can help prevent the flowers from fading prematurely.
How to Plant
Work the soil well before planting so it is loose and free draining, then position Coneflower with around 45cm of space between nearby plants. Set it into the ground at the same depth as it was growing in its container, firm the soil around the roots, and water thoroughly.
