Rudbeckia Sunbeckia Graffiti Caramel (Sunbeckia Series)
A bushy, upright, deciduous perennial to around 70cm in height, with dark green, velvety foliage. Double, daisy-like caramel-orange flowers, darker reddish-brown towards the middle with a brown centre, appear over a long period from summer through until the first frosts
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Size
Ultimate height
0.5–1 metresTime to ultimate height
1–2 yearsUltimate spread
0.1–0.5 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Moist but well–drained, Well–drainedpH
Acid, Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | Brown Orange | Green | ||
| Autumn | Brown Orange | Green | ||
| Winter |
Position
- Full sun
- Partial shade
Aspect
South–facing or West–facing
Exposure
Exposed or Sheltered Hardiness
H3Botanical details
- Family
- Combretaceae
- Native to GB / Ireland
- No
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Habit
- Bushy, Columnar upright
- 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
- City and courtyard gardens
- Coastal
- Cottage and informal garden
- Patio and container plants
- Wildlife gardens
- Cut flowers
- Flower borders and beds
Pruning
Spent flowering stems may be cut back, or left to provide winter interest
Pests
Generally pest-free
Diseases
May be susceptible to grey moulds if air circulation is poor
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