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. Dig in plenty of compost before planting, water in well, and mulch to keep roots cool.
Watering & feeding
Black-eyed Susan is regular, moderate watering. A feed in spring with a balanced fertiliser keeps growth strong. In its first year, water deeply once or twice a week to settle the roots in, then taper off as it establishes.
Pruning & care
Prune Black-eyed Susan after flowering to keep it compact and encourage the next flush of blooms. Overall it 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
For a cohesive, low-care bed, pair Black-eyed Susan with other plants that enjoy the same regular, moderate watering and cool-temperate climate. Group three or five together for impact rather than dotting single plants through the garden.
Buying Black-eyed Susan
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