Rudbeckia hirta Cherry Brandy — tall long-stemmed cut flowers with vivid cherry-red petals and dark near-black cones in a clear glass vase, beautifully lit in front of bright white sheer curtains

Black-Eyed Susan Seeds — Rudbeckia hirta Cherry Brandy

$4.50
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Rudbeckia hirta Cherry Brandy — tall long-stemmed cut flowers with vivid cherry-red petals and dark near-black cones in a clear glass vase, beautifully lit in front of bright white sheer curtains
  • Rudbeckia hirta Cherry Brandy — tall long-stemmed cut flowers with vivid cherry-red petals and dark near-black cones in a clear glass vase, beautifully lit in front of bright white sheer curtains
  • Rudbeckia hirta Cherry Brandy — deep crimson-red flowers with very dark domed central cones
  • Rudbeckia hirta Cherry Brandy — tall long-stemmed cut flowers with vivid cherry-red petals and dark near-black cones in a clear glass vase, beautifully lit in front of bright white sheer curtains
  • Rudbeckia hirta Cherry Brandy — deep crimson-red flowers with very dark domed central cones
Black-Eyed Susan Seeds — Rudbeckia hirta Cherry Brandy

Black-Eyed Susan Seeds — Rudbeckia hirta Cherry Brandy

$4.50
$4.50

Deep, Velvety Cherry and Bronze — a Black-Eyed Susan Like No Other

Rudbeckia hirta '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.

Why Gardeners Love It

  • 🌸 Stunning deep cherry and bronze flowers — rich, velvety blooms in cherry-red, burgundy and warm bronze tones, each with a bold dark central cone
  • ✂️ Exceptional cut flower — the long-stemmed blooms are outstanding for cutting, with excellent vase life and a colour that complements almost any arrangement
  • 🐝 Excellent for pollinators — bees and butterflies are drawn to the flowers throughout the late season
  • 🌱 Easy to grow — sow direct or start in trays; one of the most rewarding and reliable plants for the cutting garden and border
  • 🌿 Long flowering season — blooms prolifically from mid-summer through to autumn, providing weeks of colour and cut flowers
  • 🎨 Sophisticated colour palette — the deep cherry and bronze tones pair beautifully with grasses, dahlias, and other warm-toned late-season plants

Growing Tips for New Zealand

Rudbeckia 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.

What's in the Packet

Each packet contains 5 seeds of Black-Eyed Susan Cherry Brandy (Rudbeckia hirta 'Cherry Brandy'), with growing instructions included.

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