Pack of 3: Rudbeckia Hirta (Autumn Shades)
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❤️ Why you'll love it
A bold and beautiful perennial with daisy-like flowers in rich red tones that bloom from midsummer into autumn. Rudbeckia is loved by pollinators and brings vibrant colour to borders, prairie-style plantings, or wildlife gardens. Drought-tolerant and perfect for cut flowers too.
🌿 Details
How to look after Rudbeckia Hirta (Autumn Shades) in the UK
Position & Light:
Grow in full sun for the best and longest display of flowers. Rudbeckia will tolerate light shade but may become leggy and flower less freely. It suits sunny borders, prairie-style plantings, cottage gardens, wildlife gardens and large containers. Plant the three plants in your pack about 30-40cm apart for a bold group effect.
Soil & Watering:
Grow in any reasonably fertile, moisture-retentive but well-drained soil. Rudbeckia is quite drought tolerant once established, but water regularly after planting and during prolonged dry spells in summer for the best flowering. Avoid waterlogged soil, particularly over winter.
Feeding:
Rudbeckia needs very little feeding in average garden soil. A mulch of well-rotted compost in spring is usually enough. Plants in pots can be given a balanced liquid feed every few weeks through the summer.
Pruning & Maintenance:
Deadhead regularly to encourage more blooms from midsummer into autumn. Towards the end of the season, consider leaving some seedheads standing, as they provide food for birds and interest in the winter garden. Cut back old stems in late autumn or early spring. Rudbeckia hirta is often short-lived, so allow a few plants to self-seed or sow fresh seed to keep a regular supply.
Common Problems:
- Slugs and snails: Young plants and new spring growth are most at risk. Protect them with wildlife-friendly controls such as barriers or by hand picking.
- Powdery mildew: A white coating on leaves can appear in dry weather or crowded plantings. Water at the base, allow good air circulation and remove badly affected foliage.
- Few flowers: Usually too much shade or too much nitrogen. Move to a sunnier position and avoid heavy feeding.
- Short-lived plants: Rudbeckia hirta is a short-lived perennial or biennial. Allow plants to self-seed or replace every two to three years.
- Wilting in heat: Water thoroughly in prolonged dry weather, particularly plants in containers.
Supplied bare root, carefully packed with a moisture source to ensure freshness.
Plant height: approximately 10cm.
Please remember that most plants (except Evergreens) are dormant in Autumn/Winter so your order may have no leaves until Spring.
🪴 What Does Bare Root Mean?
Our plants have their full root systems but are carefully removed from the pot and soil before delivery.
The roots are wrapped in moist material and eco-friendly packaging to keep them fresh during transit.
It's less messy, reduces waste, and allows the plant to settle into your garden more easily once planted.
🌱 Sustainably Grown in Britain
Plants are sustainably grown and harvested at our nursery in the South West UK, without the use of pesticides or herbicides.
Packaged using biodegradable materials for an eco-conscious delivery.
📜 Certified & Compliant
We are APHA-authorized for Plant Passports: your assurance that our plants are healthy, pest-free, and meet UK plant health regulations.
🚚 Combined Postage & Fast Dispatch
No extra delivery charge when you buy multiple plants from us! Simply add all the plants you love to your basket and pay one flat delivery fee at checkout.
Shipped via UPS Express, so they are in transit for less than 24 hours: includes care cards tailored to each plant you order.
Orders are sent out at the beginning of each week to reduce time in transit,
see Delivery information.
📌 Planting Advice
Upon arrival, plant immediately in a cool, shaded spot (indoors or outdoors) and water thoroughly.
Once new growth appears, move to the final growing location.
💚 Our Guarantee
If your plant doesn't survive delivery*, just send us a photo and we'll send a replacement (or issue a refund).
No hassle, no worries.
* provided you accept the first delivery attempt