RUDBECKIA fulgida var. speciosa
Large
Sun
Yellow
Reasonable soil
Autumn
RHS Award of Garden Merit
Bee friendly
Description
Height x Spread: 100cm x 90cm
Bright yellow petals surround a dark brown central cone, forming the glorious flower from which the common name Black-eyed Susan originates. Flowers appear during late summer heading into autumn, held on erect stems with broad lance-shaped green foliage.
An amazing plant to plant towards the back of your sunny or partially shady borders. This form of Black-eyed Susan will flourish in reasonable soil.
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