Rudbeckia hirta 'Marmalade'
black-eyed Susan 'Marmalade'
'Marmalade' is a short-lived perennial, usually grown as an annual, to 45cm in height, with bristly stems and lance-shaped leaves. The classic daisy flowerheads are golden-yellow with central, dark-brown cones and appear from mid-summer through to autumn
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Size
Ultimate height
0.5–1 metresTime to ultimate height
1–2 yearsUltimate spread
0.1–0.5 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Moist but well–drainedpH
Acid, Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | Gold Yellow | Green | ||
| Autumn | Gold Yellow | |||
| Winter |
Position
- Full sun
- Partial shade
Aspect
South–facing or West–facing
Exposure
Exposed or Sheltered Hardiness
H3Botanical details
- Family
- Asteraceae
- Native to the UK
- No
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Habit
- Bushy
- Genus
Rudbeckia may be annuals, biennials or rhizomatous herbaceous perennials, with simple or pinnately divided leaves and large daisy-like flower-heads with yellow or orange rays surrounding a prominent conical disk
- Name status
Accepted
How to grow
Cultivation
Best grown as a half-hardy annual. Grows well in moderately fertile, preferably heavy but well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade
Propagation
Propagate by seed sown with gentle heat in spring
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- Wildflower meadow
- Cottage and informal garden
- Cut flowers
- Flower borders and beds
Pruning
Deadhead spent flowers
Pests
Generally pest-free
Diseases
May be susceptible to grey moulds if air circulation is poor
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