Rudbeckia ‘Cherokee sunset’
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Rudbeckia hirta ‘Cherokee sunset.’
Rudbeckia hirta is a wonderful, free-flowering daisy in colors from yellow to bronze and mahogany. You can have them for years, but the original plants will only last a few seasons. But wait! The plants self-seed readily, and if you learn to recognize the slightly hairy seedlings and allow a few to develop where you want them, you can have as many as you want for many years.
They prefer moist, fertile, well-drained soil. Although drought-tolerant, Rudbeckia blooms better with ample moisture. Pinching can produce more compact plants in taller varieties. Allow seeds to fall to ensure permanence in the garden. Spent flower heads can be cut back to prevent too many volunteers. It can be divided every four years in spring. Spent foliage can be cut back to 6" to flush new growth.
Height: 2’-3’Spread 1’-2’
Bloom: June-October
Light: Full Sun
Water: Low to Medium
Zone: 5, 6, 7, 8, 9
Origin: North America
Winter Shipping: We will continue to ship throughout winter. If you prefer, we are happy to hold your order until spring; please include that request in your shipping notes.
When you order plants from our nursery, you can expect them to arrive in the best possible condition. Our team carefully packs each order using sturdy, biodegradable packaging materials.
Your plants' appearance may vary depending on the season and their current growth stage. We may cut back the leafy growth of some plants to prepare them for shipment and transplanting.
5 Gallon and Up: Any plant purchased to ship over 5 Gallons will be shipped bare root. This means we will remove the plant from its original pot, remove the soil surrounding the roots, and wrap the roots with a biodegradable plastic bag. This reduces weight and the likelihood of damage during shipping.
Once your plants arrive, it is essential to plant them as soon as possible. This will help them rebound and thrive. If you cannot plant immediately, water regularly and keep the roots off heat-conducting surfaces.
Newly transplanted plants often require more water until their roots are well established. Plan to water them 1-3 times weekly for the first few months.
