{"product_id":"black-eyed-susan-seeds-rudbeckia-hirta-cherry-brandy","title":"Black-Eyed Susan Seeds — Rudbeckia hirta Cherry Brandy","description":"\u003ch2\u003eDeep, Velvety Cherry and Bronze — a Black-Eyed Susan Like No Other\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRudbeckia hirta\u003c\/strong\u003e 'Cherry Brandy' is a truly striking and unusual variety that takes the classic Black-Eyed Susan in a completely different direction. Instead of the familiar golden yellow, 'Cherry Brandy' produces luxurious velvety flowers in deep cherry-red, rich burgundy, and warm bronze tones — around a bold dark central cone. The effect is dramatic, bringing a depth of colour to the late summer border that is quite unlike anything else. An outstanding cut flower with exceptional vase life, it is equally at home in a relaxed cottage garden or a more formal planting scheme. Once you grow it, it becomes an annual must-have.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy Gardeners Love It\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e🌸 \u003cstrong\u003eStunning deep cherry and bronze flowers\u003c\/strong\u003e — rich, velvety blooms in cherry-red, burgundy and warm bronze tones, each with a bold dark central cone\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e✂️ \u003cstrong\u003eExceptional cut flower\u003c\/strong\u003e — the long-stemmed blooms are outstanding for cutting, with excellent vase life and a colour that complements almost any arrangement\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e🐝 \u003cstrong\u003eExcellent for pollinators\u003c\/strong\u003e — bees and butterflies are drawn to the flowers throughout the late season\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e🌱 \u003cstrong\u003eEasy to grow\u003c\/strong\u003e — sow direct or start in trays; one of the most rewarding and reliable plants for the cutting garden and border\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e🌿 \u003cstrong\u003eLong flowering season\u003c\/strong\u003e — blooms prolifically from mid-summer through to autumn, providing weeks of colour and cut flowers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e🎨 \u003cstrong\u003eSophisticated colour palette\u003c\/strong\u003e — the deep cherry and bronze tones pair beautifully with grasses, dahlias, and other warm-toned late-season plants\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Tips for New Zealand\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRudbeckia hirta 'Cherry Brandy' can be sown direct where it is to flower, or started in trays in late winter or early spring for earlier blooms. Surface sow onto moist seed-raising mix and cover very lightly, as seeds need light to germinate. Transplant or thin seedlings to 30–45cm apart. Rudbeckia hirta thrives in a sunny position with well-drained soil and is quite drought tolerant once established. It performs well across most NZ regions. Although technically a tender perennial, it is most reliably grown as an annual in NZ — it will often self-seed and return in warmer gardens. Deadhead regularly to prolong flowering, or leave seed heads for birds and self-seeding.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat's in the Packet\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach packet contains \u003cstrong\u003e5 seeds\u003c\/strong\u003e of Black-Eyed Susan Cherry Brandy (\u003cem\u003eRudbeckia hirta\u003c\/em\u003e 'Cherry Brandy'), with growing instructions included.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Chbotanics Seeds","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45068997689413,"sku":null,"price":4.5,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0734\/2974\/5733\/files\/image_46de8730-323b-41fb-aa13-613092f97381.png?v=1780708221","url":"https:\/\/chbotanics.co.nz\/products\/black-eyed-susan-seeds-rudbeckia-hirta-cherry-brandy","provider":"Chbotanics Seeds","version":"1.0","type":"link"}