red flower with black seeds Rudbeckia hirta 'Cherry Brandy'

Rudbeckia hirta Cherry Brandy | Black-Eyed Susan

Rudbeckia hirta Cherry Brandy is the world’s first red-flowering Rudbeckia, making it a standout choice for any garden. With its rich cherry-colored blooms and dark centers, this unique variety has become a favorite among gardeners. These robust and resilient plants provide outstanding garden performance, thriving in heat and poor soils while producing an abundance of blooms all summer long.

Perfect for flower beds, large patio containers, and herbaceous borders, Cherry Brandy brings long-lasting color and texture to your outdoor space. Its drought tolerance and ability to attract pollinators make it a must-have for any garden.

Key Features:

• The world’s first red-flowering Rudbeckia
• Prolific bloomer from summer to early fall
• Thrives in heat and poor soils
• Perfect for garden beds, patio containers, and borders
• Attracts bees, butterflies, and other pollinators
• Long-lasting cut flowers

Growing Instructions

Germination:

• Seeds germinate in 7-21 days.
• Surface sow and lightly press seeds into soil, as light aids germination.
• Ideal germination temperature: 20-22°C.

Sowing Options:

• Indoor Sowing: Start seeds indoors 6-8 weeks before the last frost date. Carefully transplant outdoors after the last frost.
• Direct Sowing: Sow seeds at or just before the average last frost date directly into the garden.

Soil & Light:

• Prefers well-drained soil but tolerates poor soil conditions.
• Thrives in full sun but can tolerate partial shade.

Why Grow 'Cherry Brandy' Rudbeckia?

• Unique cherry-red blooms for eye-catching color
• Tolerant of heat, drought, and poor soil
• Low-maintenance and easy to grow
• Excellent for pollinators
• Great for borders, beds, and containers

Add a bold pop of color to your garden with Rudbeckia hirta Cherry Brandy, the first-ever red Rudbeckia that will bloom all summer long with minimal care!