Rudbeckia Summerina Brown ('Et Rdb 03'PBR) (Summerina Series)
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
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 | 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
H4Botanical 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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