Rudbeckia hirta 'Littlebeckia Pirouette' - 3 Ltr pot

Description
The Black-eyed susan (Rudbeckia hirta) is a bushy, rhizome-forming perennial that produces orange-yellow, wheel-shaped flowers arranged in clusters from May to September. In a sunny to semi-shady location with well-drained, nutrient-rich soil, it usually reaches a height of approx. 1 m and grows to a width of approx. 60 cm. The Black-eyed susan is well tolerant of frost.

Bulletpoints
* the flowers are highly favoured by bees, bumblebees and hoverflies * cut flower * very beautiful in containers

Frost hardiness
The Black-eyed susan has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Bushy, rhizome-forming.

Water
Water regularly and allow the soil to dry out in the meantime.

Location
Preferred location in a sunny to semi-shady position.

Soil
Standard container plant soil. Normal soil.

Planting time
Planting: Autumn, depending on variety also in spring.

Care
This perennial should be cut back in autumn / late autumn when the plant begins to retract.

Flower
Rudbeckia hirta forms wheel-shaped, orange-yellow flowers arranged in clusters from May.

Use
Tubs, cutting, group planting, rock garden, bee pasture