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Rudbeckia Summerina Brown ('Et Rdb 03'PBR) (Summerina Series)
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coneflower [Summerina Brown]

A bushy, clump-forming herbaceous perennial to 60cm tall. From summer to autumn it produces a profusion of daisy-like flowerheads to 8cm across, composed of velvety, dark copper-coloured ray florets around a central, black cone

Synonyms
Rudbeckia 'Et Rdb 03'PBR
Rudbeckia Summerina Patio Brown
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Size
Ultimate height
0.5–1 metres
Time to ultimate height
1–2 years
Ultimate spread
0.1–0.5 metres
Growing conditions
Chalk
Clay
Loam
Sand
Moisture
Moist but well–drained
pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Colour & scent
StemFlowerFoliageFruit
Spring Green
Summer Brown Green
Autumn Brown Green
Winter
Position
  • Full sun
Aspect

East–facing or South–facing or West–facing

Exposure
Exposed or Sheltered
Hardiness
H4
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

Trade

How to grow

Cultivation

Grow in moderately fertile soil that does not dry out. Will tolerate light shade but flowering is best in full sun. See rudbeckia cultivation

Propagation

Propagate by division

Suggested planting locations and garden types
  • Cottage and informal garden
  • Patio and container plants
  • Wildlife gardens
  • Prairie planting
  • Bedding
  • Cut flowers
  • Flower borders and beds
Pruning

Cut back spent flowers to tidy

Pests

May be susceptible to aphids

Diseases

May be susceptible to Powdery mildews

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