Rudbeckia subtomentosa 'Henry Eilers'

RHS Plant Profile
coneflower 'Henry Eilers'

Synonyms

Rudbeckia 'Henry Eilers'

Plants for pollinators
Herbaceous Perennial

'Henry Eilers' is a clump-forming perennial growing to 1.2m tall. The green, lance to oval-shaped, toothed leaves have a mild, sweet aroma and are softly hairy. Flowers are borne on upright, branched stems in late summer to early autumn and are made up of narrow, quill-like, yellow ray florets surrounding a central brown cone

Position

Full sun, Partial shade

Soil Types

Clay, Loam, Sand

Max Height

1-1.5 metres

Max Spread

0.5-1 metres

Size

Time to Maturity
2–5 years
Max Spread
0.5-1 metres
Max Height
1-1.5 metres

Growing Conditions

Clay Loam Sand
Moisture
Moist but well–drained
pH
Acid or Alkaline or Neutral

Position

Full sun Partial shade
Aspect
South–facing or West–facing or East–facing
Exposure
Exposed or Sheltered
Hardiness
H6

Colour & Scent

Fragrance Foliage
Season Stem Flower Foliage Fruit
Spring
Summer
Autumn
Winter

Botanical Details

Family
Asteraceae
Native to GB/Ireland
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

Prefers a fertile, moisture-retentive but well-drained soil in full sun. Benefits from support (see staking perennials)

Propagation

Propagate by division in spring

Suggested planting locations and garden types

  • Cottage and informal garden
  • Wildflower meadow
  • Prairie planting
  • Cut flowers
  • Flower borders and beds

Pruning

Cut back in autumn

Pests

Generally pest-free

Diseases

May be susceptible to powdery mildews