Rudbeckia Hirta Cherry Brandy | Black-Eyed Susan

This striking, cultivated variety stands out for its deep, velvety red blooms held above sturdy stems, adding bold colour to borders from midsummer into autumn. Each flower has a rich crimson-maroon tone with dark central cones, creating a strong contrast that holds its intensity for weeks. Plants form an upright habit with bristly green leaves that provide a textured backdrop to the daisy-like flowers.

Rudbeckia hirta ‘Cherry Brandy’ is easy to grow, thriving in full sun well-drained soil, and performs well both in beds and containers. The long-lasting blooms are excellent for cutting, holding up well in arrangements, while in the garden they attract bees and other pollinators.

This short-lived perennial flowers freely over a long season, making it an ideal choice for adding reliable late-summer colour, and while commonly grown as an annual, this black-eyed Susan can overwinter if protected from frosts.