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Herbaceous Perennial

Rudbeckia laciniata 'Starcadia Razzle Dazzle'
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coneflower 'Starcadia Razzle Dazzle'

A herbaceous, clump-forming perennial to 1.5m in height with single, daisy-like, yellow flowers and conical centres which turn brown as they age. Flowers from midsummer through to early autumn

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Size
Ultimate height
1–1.5 metres
Time to ultimate height
2–5 years
Ultimate spread
0.1–0.5 metres
Growing conditions
Clay
Loam
Moisture
Moist but well–drained
pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Colour & scent
StemFlowerFoliageFruit
Spring Green
Summer Green Yellow Green
Autumn
Winter
Position
  • Full sun
Aspect

West–facing or South–facing or East–facing

Exposure
Sheltered
Hardiness
H6
Botanical details
Family
Asteraceae
Native to the UK
No
Foliage
Deciduous
Habit
Columnar upright
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

Suitable for larger gardens. Spreading rhizomes means it can have invasive tendencies

Propagation

Divide plants by separating rhizomes in spring or late autumn

Suggested planting locations and garden types
  • Prairie planting
  • Cottage and informal garden
  • Wildflower meadow
  • Flower borders and beds
Pruning

Cut back in autumn

Pests

Generally pest-free

Diseases

Generally disease-free

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