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Cherry Brandy Rudbeckia

Cherry Brandy Rudbeckia

RUDBECKIA hirta 'Cherry Brandy'

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  • Full Sun (6+ hrs) and Partial Sun / Shade (3-6 hrs)
  • Moderate drought resistance
  • Mounding, Bushy, and Clumping
  • Ships as a 4"plant
  • 12"-18"
  • 1'–2'
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Rudbeckia hirta 'Cherry Brandy' (Rudbeckia hirta 'Cherry Brandy') is a dramatically rich, jewel-toned black-eyed Susan that breaks decisively and beautifully from the classic golden-yellow of the beloved species — offering instead a captivating, moody palette of deep burgundy-red, warm russet-orange, and rich amber, all radiating from a prominent, velvety dark brown to nearly black central cone that gives every bloom its characteristic bold, high-contrast definition. The large, showy daisy-form flowers are produced in prolific abundance on sturdy, well-branched stems above attractive, dark green, slightly bristly foliage — creating a warm, luxurious color display that bridges the gap between the classic wildflower exuberance of standard rudbeckia and the sophisticated, jewel-toned drama of the finest cutting garden. Few warm-season perennials deliver the same combination of prolific flowering, heat resilience, and richly saturated, multi-toned color that 'Cherry Brandy' brings to the summer and fall border with such consistent, reliable generosity.

This professional-grade 4" plant arrives with a healthy, well-established root system cultivated through professional horticultural practices — ready to establish quickly and build toward its spectacular warm-season display. 'Cherry Brandy' excels in mixed perennial and annual borders, cottage gardens, cutting gardens, and naturalistic plantings where its warm, multi-toned jewel-toned blooms create vivid seasonal contrast against silver foliage, deep purple companions, and ornamental grasses. It is particularly stunning combined with dark-leaved heucheras, purple salvias, ornamental grasses, and other late-season perennials for richly layered, autumnal-palette compositions of real warmth and horticultural sophistication.

  • Richly Saturated Burgundy, Russet & Amber Blooms: Large, showy daisy-form flowers in a moody, jewel-toned palette of deep burgundy-red, warm russet-orange, and rich amber — each centered with a prominent velvety dark cone — deliver a warm, sophisticated border display entirely unlike the classic golden-yellow species and entirely its own.
  • Prolific Long-Lasting Warm-Season Bloom: Flowers abundantly and continuously from midsummer through fall on sturdy, well-branched stems — one of the most reliable and prolific warm-season flowering perennials available, delivering weeks of rich jewel-toned color with minimal deadheading or maintenance required.
  • Outstanding Cut Flower: The large, richly colored blooms with their dramatic dark cones make exceptional, long-lasting cut flowers for fresh arrangements — 'Cherry Brandy' brings the warmth and richness of the late-summer garden indoors with striking, autumnal character and real seasonal impact.
  • Native Pollinator & Wildlife Value: As a Rudbeckia hirta cultivar, 'Cherry Brandy' retains the exceptional native pollinator value of the species — attracting native bees, butterflies, and goldfinches throughout its long bloom season and providing abundant seed resources for birds as the season deepens into fall.
  • Heat, Drought & Poor Soil Tolerant: Thrives in the heat and drought of summer borders with lean to average soil — a remarkably tough, adaptable warm-season performer that delivers maximum jewel-toned color impact with minimum cultural demands in sunny, well-drained garden positions.

These 4" healthy live plants thrive in full sun (6+ hours daily) with average to lean, well-drained soil; tolerates poor soil and summer drought — avoid overly rich conditions that encourage excessive leafy growth at the expense of flowers. Water regularly during establishment, then reduce to moderate irrigation. USDA Hardiness Zones 3–9; behaves as a short-lived perennial or biennial in some climates, self-seeding to perpetuate the planting. Mature height: 24–30 inches in bloom; spread: 18–24 inches. Bloom time: midsummer through fall. Leave some seed heads through fall and winter for goldfinch and songbird foraging value.

We use expedited shipping policies to protect plant health and minimize plant stress in transit.  All plants are in transit for only 1-3 days. (This does not guarantee 3-day delivery as orders are not always packed and sent out on the day of your order.) We send out deliveries on a weekly schedule to ensure quick transit times, so your order may not be packaged and shipped until later in the week. For instance, we may hold shipments to avoid weekend delays that keep plants in transit for longer.

All packaging includes eco-friendly material and our shipping methods are tested regularly to ensure plants arrive healthy upon arrival.

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Mature Height is 1'–2'

Mature Spread is 12"-18"

Watering: Keep moist

Blooms in:

  • Summer
  • Fall

Special Features:

  • Cut flowers

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