Use For... Bee attraction, Butterfly attraction, Bird attraction
Description... This cultivar of the autumn-flowering daisies has very large yellow flowers. The petals are folded down, away from the skyward facing, greenish, central cone. They look as though they are about to launch themselves into space from their not inconsiderable height of 2m (7ft). The plant has dull green, large and arching leaves. It is an altogether imposing plant that flowers in July and August.
Awards Royal Horicultural Society's Award of Garden Merit
(RHS AGM)
Typically available as
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Autumn
Winter
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Rudbeckia laciniata 'Herbstsonne'
Planting your new plant
Water the plant thoroughly when you get it home, and plant out as soon as possible. Make the hole for the plant larger that the pot it is in and the same depth. When removing the plant from the pot, squeeze the sides of the pot to loosen it. Loosen the roots of the plant, put the plant in the hole spreading the roots to encourage them to grow outwards. Fill round the edges of the rootball with soil to the same level as the surrounding soil.
Care for your plant
Plants in containers need plant food to thrive when in growth. Seek advice from your retailer regarding best product(s). Follow the packet instructions when applying plant food. Remove fading flowers to encourage fresh ones.
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