Rudbeckia Sunbeckia Alicia (Sunbeckia Series)
black-eyed Susan [Sunbeckia Alicia]
A short, stocky variety with flowers appearing in the summer. Petals are a golden yellow with a dark brown centre and dark-orange to brown markings on the base of the petals that look like brush strokes. Ideal for pots or containers and also for smaller gardens.
Size
Ultimate height
0.1–0.5 metresTime to ultimate height
1–2 yearsUltimate spread
0–0.1 metreGrowing conditions
Moisture
Moist but well–drained, Well–drainedpH
Acid, Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | Green | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | Brown Orange Gold Yellow | Green | ||
| Autumn | Brown Orange Gold Yellow | Green | ||
| Winter |
Position
- Full sun
- Partial shade
Aspect
South–facing or West–facing
Exposure
Exposed or Sheltered Hardiness
H3Botanical 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
Best grown as a half-hardy annual. Grows well in moderately fertile, preferably heavy but well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade
Propagation
Propagate by seed sown with gentle heat in spring
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- Patio and container plants
- Cottage and informal garden
- City and courtyard gardens
- Coastal
- Wildlife gardens
- Cut flowers
- Flower borders and beds
- Bedding
- Conservatory and greenhouse
Pruning
Deadhead spent flowers
Pests
Generally pest-free
Diseases
May be susceptible to grey moulds if air circulation is poor
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