Rudbeckia Sunbeckia Mia (Sunbeckia Series)

coneflower [Sunbeckia Mia]
A compact, half-hardy perennial, to around 40cm high, with oval-shaped, rough green leaves. Daisy-like flowers are produced from mid summer to autumn, with bright yellow petals brushed with rusty orange in the centre, and a dark brown central cone
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Size
Ultimate height
0.1–0.5 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 | Yellow Orange | Green | ||
Autumn | Yellow Orange | 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
- 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
Best grown as a half-hardy annual, or with winter protection from frosts. Grows well in moderately fertile, preferably heavy but well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade. See rudbeckia cultivation for further advice
Propagation
Propagate by division in spring
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- Cottage and informal garden
- Patio and container plants
- City and courtyard gardens
- Coastal
- Wildlife gardens
- Cut flowers
- Flower borders and beds
- Bedding
- Conservatory and greenhouse
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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