Rudbeckia hirta Enchanted Cosmic Eye (Enchanted Series)
black-eyed Susan [Enchanted Cosmic Eye]
A biennial or short-lived perennial, often grown as an annual, to around 50cm high, with oval-shaped, bristly green leaves. Bright yellow daisy-like flowers, with a broad, dark purple-brown central ring, are produced from mid summer into autumn
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 Brown | Green | ||
| Autumn | Yellow Brown | 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
- 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
Trade
How to grow
Cultivation
Best grown as a half-hardy annual, or with winter protection in colder areas. Thrives in moderately fertile, well-drained soil that does not dry out, in full sun or partial shade. See rudbeckia cultivation for more detailed advice
Propagation
Propagate by seed or by softwood cuttings
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- City and courtyard gardens
- Cottage and informal garden
- Patio and container plants
- Wildlife gardens
- Cut flowers
- Flower borders and beds
Pruning
Deadhead to remove spent flowers
Pests
Diseases
May be susceptible to powdery mildews, especially on dry soils
Rudbeckia hirta Enchanted Cosmic Eye (Enchanted Series)
black-eyed Susan [Enchanted Cosmic Eye]
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