Rudbeckia Seeds – Cherry Brandy

Rudbeckia ‘Cherry Brandy’ is a striking variety of the beloved Black-Eyed Susan family, admired for its deep cherry-red blooms with dark centers. Unlike traditional yellow Rudbeckias, this unique cultivar brings a bold touch of color to gardens and floral arrangements. It thrives in full sun, tolerates heat well, and blooms continuously from midsummer to fall. Perfect for borders, cottage gardens, or as a standout feature in containers, Rudbeckia ‘Cherry Brandy’ adds long-lasting beauty and attracts pollinators such as butterflies and bees.

Features:

• Produces rich cherry-red flowers with deep brown centers.

• Long flowering period from midsummer through fall.

• Excellent cut flower with strong, upright stems.

• Attracts butterflies and other pollinators.

• Tolerates heat and drought conditions.

• Easy to grow from seed and low maintenance.

Specifications:

• Scientific Name: Rudbeckia hirta ‘Cherry Brandy’

• Common Name (US): Black-Eyed Susan

• Plant Type: Annual or short-lived perennial

• Bloom Color: Deep red to cherry with dark center

• Bloom Size: 3–4 inches in diameter

• Plant Height: 20–24 inches (50–60 cm)

• Sunlight Requirement: Full Sun

• Soil Type: Well-drained, moderately fertile soil

• Watering: Moderate; prefers evenly moist conditions but tolerates short dry spells

• Germination Time: 10–20 days

• Days to Bloom: 90–100 days after sowing

• Sowing Method: Start indoors 6–8 weeks before last frost or direct sow outdoors after frost danger has passed

• Spacing: 10–12 inches apart

• Growing Season: Spring to Fall

• USDA Hardiness Zones: 3–9 (grown as annual in colder regions)

• Best Planting Months (by Zone):

  • Zones 3–5: May to June

  • Zones 6–8: April to May

  • Zones 9: February to March

• Use: Borders, mass plantings, containers, and cut flower arrangements