Golden-yellow daisies with a near-black central cone blaze through late summer and autumn on sturdy stems. Reliable, long-flowering and superb in massed plantings.
At a glance
- Plant type: Perennial
- Mature size: 70 cm H × 50 cm W
- Aspect: full sun and part shade or morning sun
- Water: regular, moderate watering
- Frost: hardy
- Maintenance: low maintenance
- Origin: Exotic
About Black-eyed Susan
Rudbeckia fulgida is a moderate-growing perennial in the Asteraceae family. It reaches around 70 cm tall and 50 cm wide at maturity, with deciduous foliage. Yellow flowers appear for much of the year.
Where to grow Black-eyed Susan
Black-eyed Susan suits cool-temperate and warm-temperate climates and grows best in full sun and part shade or morning sun. It is frost hardy and shrugs off cold winters. It also is deer-resistant and is an award-winning selection.
Soil & planting
Most soils suit Black-eyed Susan provided drainage is reasonable. Plant into well-prepared ground, firm the soil around the roots and water deeply to settle it in.
Watering & feeding
Black-eyed Susan does best with regular, moderate watering. Apply a balanced fertiliser in spring to support healthy growth. New plantings need closer moisture checks in hot or windy weather, with watering tapered once strong new growth appears.
Pruning & care
Prune Black-eyed Susan after flowering to keep it compact and encourage the next flush of blooms. Its ongoing care level is low maintenance.
Using Black-eyed Susan in the garden
Black-eyed Susan earns its place for feeding bees and pollinators, attracting butterflies, cut flowers for the vase and drawing nectar-feeding birds into the garden.
Companion planting & design
Build the planting around neighbours suited to the same regular, moderate watering and cool-temperate climate as Black-eyed Susan. Repeating the foliage or flower colour nearby will make the composition feel deliberate.
Buying Black-eyed Susan
Plant Sale lists Black-eyed Susan as potted plants. Use the interest form above to check current sizes, pricing and availability before ordering.
