Product description
Rudbeckia hirta Cherry Brandy is a bold and vibrant addition to any garden, featuring rich cherry-red petals surrounding a deep brown center. This unique variety is the first red-flowering Rudbeckia, offering a long-lasting display of daisy-like blooms from early summer to autumn. With an upright and bushy growth habit, it provides an eye-catching focal point in borders, beds, and containers. Its warm-toned flowers contrast beautifully with yellows and oranges, creating an inviting seasonal palette.
Thriving in full sun, Cherry Brandy prefers moist but well-drained soil and can tolerate a range of soil conditions. It is heat-tolerant and requires minimal care beyond occasional watering and deadheading to prolong flowering. Regularly removing spent blooms encourages further bud development, ensuring continuous colour throughout the season. This Rudbeckia is ideal for cottage gardens, wildlife-friendly plantings, and mixed perennial displays.
Highly attractive to bees and other pollinators, Cherry Brandy supports biodiversity in the garden while also making an excellent cut flower. Its sturdy stems and long-lasting blooms are perfect for indoor arrangements. For best results, sow seeds indoors in early spring and transplant outdoors after the last frost. With its resilient nature and extended flowering period, 'Cherry Brandy' is an excellent choice for gardeners looking to add reliable, long-lasting colour to their outdoor spaces.
Please Note: Images are for illustrative purposes only and designed to be a representation of the item(s) being sold. Depending on seasonality, deciduous plants may be supplied in their dormant state and without leaves. Plants may also be pruned back, lower than stated heights, to encourage new growth.
Rudbeckia
Rudbeckia 'Cherry Brandy'
Rudbeckia 'Cherry Brandy'
Product description
Rudbeckia hirta Cherry Brandy is a bold and vibrant addition to any garden, featuring rich cherry-red petals surrounding a deep brown center. This unique variety is the first red-flowering Rudbeckia, offering a long-lasting display of daisy-like blooms from early summer to autumn. With an upright and bushy growth habit, it provides an eye-catching focal point in borders, beds, and containers. Its warm-toned flowers contrast beautifully with yellows and oranges, creating an inviting seasonal palette.
Thriving in full sun, Cherry Brandy prefers moist but well-drained soil and can tolerate a range of soil conditions. It is heat-tolerant and requires minimal care beyond occasional watering and deadheading to prolong flowering. Regularly removing spent blooms encourages further bud development, ensuring continuous colour throughout the season. This Rudbeckia is ideal for cottage gardens, wildlife-friendly plantings, and mixed perennial displays.
Highly attractive to bees and other pollinators, Cherry Brandy supports biodiversity in the garden while also making an excellent cut flower. Its sturdy stems and long-lasting blooms are perfect for indoor arrangements. For best results, sow seeds indoors in early spring and transplant outdoors after the last frost. With its resilient nature and extended flowering period, 'Cherry Brandy' is an excellent choice for gardeners looking to add reliable, long-lasting colour to their outdoor spaces.
Please Note: Images are for illustrative purposes only and designed to be a representation of the item(s) being sold. Depending on seasonality, deciduous plants may be supplied in their dormant state and without leaves. Plants may also be pruned back, lower than stated heights, to encourage new growth.
Give your plants the best start
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
Deadhead spent flowers regularly to encourage more blooms and extend the flowering season of Rudbeckia.
How to Water
Water Rudbeckia regularly, especially during dry spells. While they are drought-tolerant once established, they prefer consistent moisture. Avoid overwatering to prevent root rot, ensuring the soil is well-drained.
How to Plant
Plant Rudbeckia in full sun with well-drained, fertile soil. Dig a hole slightly larger than the root ball, place the plant in, and fill the hole with soil. Water thoroughly after planting and space plants about 30-45cm apart to allow for growth.
