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Herbaceous Perennial

Rudbeckia 'Sunburst Radiant' (Sunburst Series)
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A compact half-hardy perennial, to around 40cm high, with oval-shaped, sparsely toothed dark green leaves. Daisy-like flowers are produced from mid summer into autumn, with dark red petals brushed with dark brown in the centre

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Size
Ultimate height
0.1–0.5 metres
Time to ultimate height
1–2 years
Ultimate spread
0.1–0.5 metres
Growing conditions
Clay
Loam
Moisture
Moist but well–drained
pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Colour & scent
StemFlowerFoliageFruit
Spring Green
Summer Red Green
Autumn Red Green
Winter
Position
  • Full sun
  • Partial shade
Aspect

South–facing or West–facing

Exposure
Sheltered
Hardiness
H3
Botanical details
Family
Asteraceae
Native to GB / Ireland
No
Foliage
Deciduous
Habit
Bushy, Clump forming
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

Unresolved

How to grow

Cultivation

Best grown as a half-hardy annual, or with winter protection from frosts. Grows well in moderately fertile, moist 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
  • City and courtyard gardens
  • Cottage and informal garden
  • Patio and container plants
  • Wildlife gardens
  • Gravel garden
  • Cut flowers
  • Flower borders and beds
  • Bedding
Pruning

Deadhead regularly

Pests

May be susceptible to aphids, and to slugs on young growth

Diseases

May be susceptible to powdery mildews

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