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

RHS Plant Profile
coneflower [Summerina Brown]

Synonyms

Rudbeckia 'Et Rdb 03'PBR
Rudbeckia Summerina Patio Brown

Plants for pollinators
Bedding Herbaceous Perennial

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

Position

Full sun

Soil Types

Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand

Max Height

0.5-1 metres

Max Spread

0.1-0.5 metres

Size

Time to Maturity
1–2 years
Max Spread
0.1-0.5 metres
Max Height
0.5-1 metres

Growing Conditions

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

Position

Full sun
Aspect
East–facing or South–facing or West–facing
Exposure
Exposed or Sheltered
Hardiness
H4

Colour & Scent

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
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