Extreme close up of Cherry Brandy Rudbeckia on a white background.
Bouquet of Cherry Brandy Rudbeckia in a glass vase on a white background.
Close-up view of a trio of Cherry Brandy Rudbeckia flowers against a light tan background.
A man holding a giant bouquet of Cherry Brandy Rudbeckia flowers against a dark marbled background.
Five Cherry Brandy Rudbeckia blooms reclining on a muted reddish burgundy background.
Cherry Brandy Rudbeckia blooming in the trial gardens at Baker Creek.
Cherry Brandy Rudbeckia flowers in a mottled pitcher that matched the marbled background.
Extreme close up of Cherry Brandy Rudbeckia on a white background.
Bouquet of Cherry Brandy Rudbeckia in a glass vase on a white background.
Close-up view of a trio of Cherry Brandy Rudbeckia flowers against a light tan background.
A man holding a giant bouquet of Cherry Brandy Rudbeckia flowers against a dark marbled background.
Five Cherry Brandy Rudbeckia blooms reclining on a muted reddish burgundy background.
Cherry Brandy Rudbeckia blooming in the trial gardens at Baker Creek.
Cherry Brandy Rudbeckia flowers in a mottled pitcher that matched the marbled background.

Rudbeckia Seeds,
Cherry Brandy

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Description

Amazing color! A completely unique annual type rudbeckia with cherry rose-colored petals! Large (3 to 4 inch) blooms make the perfect landing pad for pollinators! The tidy plants reach about 20 inches tall. Fantastic long-blooming plants that make lovely bouquets.

Growing Tips: Sow in place in spring. Space plants 8-12 inches. Removing spent blooms prolongs the blooming season. Self sows freely.

Plant Details

Botanical Name
Rudbeckia hirta
Life Cycle
Annual
Sun Requirement
6–8 hr.
Days to Germinate
7–10
Days to Maturity
70–80
Planting Depth
⅛ in.
Plant Spacing
10–12 in.
Ideal Temperature
70–95°F
Frost Hardy
No

When to Grow

Start Cherry Brandy indoors 6 to 8 weeks before your last frost date, then transplant carefully outdoors after the last frost has passed. You can also sow in place in spring, at or just before your average last frost date. This rudbeckia is not frost hardy. Count on roughly 70 to 80 days to maturity.

How to Sow and Plant

  • Seeds germinate in 7-21 days.
  • Start seeds indoors 6-8 weeks before last frost date, carefully transplanting out after last frost.
  • Alternatively, you can direct sow seeds at or just before average last frost date.
  • Surface sow and lightly press seeds into soil as light aids germination.
  • Ideal germination temperature is 68-72 F.

How to Grow

  • Plants prefer full sun but will tolerate light shade.
  • Drought tolerant once established.
  • Tolerant of a range of soil types, but they prefer well-drained soil.
  • Plant height will vary depending on variety, but plants typically range from 2-3 feet tall.
  • Space plants 12-18 inches apart.
  • Deadhead to encourage continued blooming.

PESTS/SPECIAL CONSIDERATIONS

  • A few fungal diseases can affect your rudbeckia plants if they are planted too closely together and air flow is restricted. Avoid this by spacing plants adequately.
  • Overhead irrigation can exacerbate fungal issues.
  • Sedges can be an alternate host for rust in rudbeckia, so do not plant members of the Carex species near rudbeckia.

How to Save Seeds

  • Allow the flowerhead containing the seeds to mature and dry completely on the plant, then clip off the flowerhead and place in a container.
  • Working over the top of another clean, opened container, rub the flowerheads between the palms, breaking them apart.
  • The small, blackish seeds can be separated from the chaff by first screening and then winnowing.

FAQ

How should Cherry Brandy seeds be sown?

Surface sow and lightly press the seeds into the soil, since light aids germination. At an ideal germination temperature of 68 to 72 F, seedlings appear in 7 to 10 days.

How far apart should I space Cherry Brandy plants?

Space plants 10 to 12 inches apart; the tidy plants reach about 20 inches tall. Give them adequate room, as a few fungal diseases can affect rudbeckia when plants are set too closely together and air flow is restricted.

Will Cherry Brandy come back next year?

It is grown as an annual and is not frost hardy, but it self sows freely. Removing spent blooms prolongs the blooming season, and the large blooms make the perfect landing pad for pollinators as well as lovely bouquets.
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