Rudbeckia hirta ‘Cherry Brandy’ (1 bulb)

The Rudbeckia hirta ‘Cherry Red’ bulb produces striking crimson red petals surrounding a dark purple stamen which sits on a sturdy tall green stem at a height of 80cm / 32″, which flower long and late into autumn.

These stunning flowers are rich in colour and will create a marvelous display in your garden borders or planted in containers to brighten up a patio area. This robust performer should be planted in well-drained soil in a sunny or light shady position between the spring months of March, April and May to see blooms from August to September.

The Rudbeckia hirta bulb will benefit from moderately fertile soil, moist rather than dry and will favour from being watered regularly during the flowering period to help prolong the rich coloured blooms.

Details

Bulb count per pack: 1 bulb

Flower colour: Red

Flowering months: August & September

Flowering height: 80cm / 32″

Hardiness: Half- hardy

When to plant: March, April, May

Planting depth: Crown of plant at ground level

Bulb spacing: 25cm / 10″ apart

Soil type: Moist, fertile soil

Sunlight: Full sun or Partial shade