Rudbeckia Summerina Orange ('Et Rdb 01'PBR) (Summerina Series)

RHS Plant Profile
coneflower [Summerina Orange]

Synonyms

Rudbeckia 'Et Rdb 01'PBR

Plants for pollinators
Herbaceous Perennial

A bushy upright, clump-forming herbaceous perennial to 60cm with lance-shaped somewhat toothed dark green hairy leaves. It produces numerous large flowers with orange petals, becoming darker rusty orange towards the base around a brown central cone. This variety incorporates the appearance of a Rudbeckia and the hardiness of an Echinacea and flowers over a long period from summer into autumn.

Position

Full sun, Partial shade

Soil Types

Clay, Loam

Max Height

0.5-1 metres

Max Spread

0.5-1 metres

Size

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

Growing Conditions

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

Position

Full sun Partial shade
Aspect
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
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
Trade

How to Grow

Cultivation

Grow in well-drained or moist, but well-drained, moderately fertile soil in a sunny spot or light dappled shade. Able to tolerate drought once established

Propagation

Propagate by division

Suggested planting locations and garden types

  • Cottage and informal garden
  • Prairie planting
  • City and courtyard gardens
  • Patio and container plants
  • Wildlife gardens
  • Cut flowers
  • Flower borders and beds

Pruning

Cut back stems that have flowered or leave for winter interest

Pests

Generally pest-free

Diseases

May be susceptible to grey moulds if air circulation is poor