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Rudbeckia hirta Autumn Colours

Gloriosa Daisy

Bicoloured, large, daisy-like, brown-eyed blooms appear in shades of burgundy and yellow.

  • »  Biennial or short-lived perennial
  • »  Bicoloured shades of burgundy and yellow petals surrounding a dark cone
  • »  Rough, hairy, mid-green, lance-shaped leaves, 10 cm long
  • »  Stem leaves are usually narrower and shorter
  • »  Bloom Time: Early July to mid-fall
  • »  Flower Height: 60 cm
  • »  Foliage Height: 45 cm

9cm Potted
$12.25
1gal
$20.83
Exposure
• Full Sun
• Partial Sun/Shade
Soil Moisture
• Moist to Average
• Average to Dry Soils
• Well-drained
Attracts Wildlife
• Attracts Birds
• Attracts Butterflies
Growth Rate
• Fast
• Medium
Attributes
• Cut Flower/Foliage
• Drought Tolerant
• Heat Tolerant
• Long Blooming
Flowering Time
• Summer
• Lt. Sum-Fall
• Fall
Habit
• Clumping
• Upright
Foliage Color
• Green
Landscape uses
• Naturalizing
Planting instructions
• Container Plants
Growing & Maintenance Tips for Rudbeckia hirta 'Autumn Colours'

A biennial that is a very prolific seeder, flowering from the first-year's germination, that may not self-seed true to cultivar. Grows best in an average to dry, well-drained soil, in full sun to partial shade. Deadheading will help with overall appearance but not necessary for extending bloom times. Tolerates hot and humid summers and has a good tolerance to drought. Leaving finished flowers will provide both winter interest and food for birds.