Rudbeckia Summerina Pumpernickel ('Et Rdb 402'PBR) (Summerina Series)
A bushy, clump-forming herbaceous perennial to 60cm tall, with lance-shaped, slightly toothed green leaves. From mid summer to autumn it produces a profusion of daisy-like flowerheads, with a dark brown central cone and petals that are rusty orange in warmer weather and turn rich brown as temperatures cool
Size
Ultimate height
0.5–1 metresTime to ultimate height
2–5 yearsUltimate spread
0.5–1 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Moist but well–drainedpH
Acid, Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | Green | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | Orange Brown | Green | ||
| Autumn | Orange Brown | Green | ||
| Winter |
Position
- Full sun
- Partial shade
Aspect
South–facing or West–facing
Exposure
Exposed or Sheltered Hardiness
H4Botanical details
- Family
- Asteraceae
- Native to the UK
- No
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Habit
- Clump forming, 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. May need protection in cold winters. See rudbeckia cultivation for more detailed advice
Propagation
Propagate by division in spring. As this plant is protected by Plant Breeders' Rights, any propagation should be for personal rather than commercial use
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- Cottage and informal garden
- Patio and container plants
- Prairie planting
- Wildflower meadow
- Low Maintenance
- Cut flowers
- Flower borders and beds
Pruning
Spent flowering stems may be cut back, or left to provide winter interest
Pests
Diseases
May be susceptible to powdery mildews, especially on dry soils
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