Add Lasting Colour with Rudbeckia 'All Sorts Mixed'

Rudbeckia hirta, commonly known as coneflower, is a reliable perennial prized for its showy daisy-like blooms and impressive garden performance. This 'All Sorts Mixed' collection brings together an array of flower forms—doubles, singles, and quilled varieties—with standout shades including the popular 'Cherry Brandy'. These robust plants deliver a vibrant display that lasts from midsummer well into autumn.

Why Choose Rudbeckia?

• Season-Long Interest: Enjoy weeks of golden-yellow, orange, and rich red blooms—perfect for brightening any space.
• Excellent Cut Flowers: Long stems make these ideal for bouquets and indoor arrangements.
• Tough & Adaptable: Rudbeckias thrive in full sun and tolerate most soil types, making them easy for both new and experienced gardeners.
• Pest & Disease Resistant: Low-maintenance and reliable in UK conditions.

Planting & Growing Guide

• Best Planting Time: Pot on your plug plants upon arrival and grow until well established; plant outdoors after the last frost (typically late spring).
• Position: Full sun is best; tolerates light shade but flowers more prolifically with maximum sunlight.
• Soil Requirements: Prefers moist, well-drained soil; will adapt to clay or sandy soils if not waterlogged.
• Mature Size: Grows up to 60cm (24") tall and spreads to about 40cm (16"). Space plants 30–40cm apart for best results.
• Care Tips: Deadhead spent blooms to prolong flowering. Water regularly during dry spells. Feed with a balanced fertiliser in spring.

Design Ideas & Companion Plants

• Borders & Beds: Plant in drifts for maximum impact or mix with ornamental grasses, Echinacea, or Salvia for a classic prairie effect.
• Pots & Containers: Use larger patio pots for a splash of late-season colour near seating areas.

FAQs

• When should I plant my Rudbeckia plug plants? The best time is after the last frost in late spring. Start by potting on indoors until roots are established.
• How long will they flower? You can expect vibrant blooms from July through September or even October in mild years.
• What care do they need? Keeps soil moist but not soggy, place in full sun, deadhead faded flowers, and feed once in spring. They are hardy perennials that return each year if conditions suit.