Rudbeckia 'Cherry Brandy'
Best vibrant blooms for gardeners seeking reliable, easy to grow color.
Rudbeckia 'Cherry Brandy' offers large, pinwheel-shaped blooms in opulent fall hues of garnet red, bronze, and sienna, surrounding bittersweet chocolate centers. These bushy plants feature sturdy stems, making them excellent cut flowers. Blooming from midsummer through fall, they are easy to grow and benefit from deadheading and mulching to conserve soil moisture. This variety is a tetraploid, known for its vigor and unique colorations, making it a valuable addition to wildflower gardens, borders, and cutting gardens. It is also deer resistant and attracts butterflies and bees.
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Price vs Category Average
-57%
Below average
Approximate Seeds Per Packet
190
Who it's for
- Gardeners seeking unusual, eye-catching floral displays
- Eco-conscious gardeners wanting to support local wildlife
- Home florists and anyone enjoying fresh indoor arrangements
Who should skip it
- Gardeners desiring long-term, low-maintenance perennial beds
- Designers needing precise color matching for their garden palette
- Beginners preferring direct-sowing or purchasing established plants
Performance breakdown
Pollinator Appeal
A magnet for butterflies and bees throughout the late summer season.
Cut Flower Utility
Sturdy stems and long-lasting blooms make these ideal for indoor arrangements.
Growth Vigor
Tetraploid genetics ensure robust, healthy plants that establish quickly in gardens.
Maintenance Ease
Simple care requirements make this a reliable choice for novice gardeners.
Environmental Resilience
Strong tolerance for heat and drought keeps the garden looking vibrant.
Pest Resistance
Natural deer resistance protects your floral investment from common garden wildlife.
Key Specs
Approximate Seeds Per Packet
190
Lifecycle
Annual
Annual Hardiness
Half Hardy Annual
Mature Size
2-2.5' h x 1-1.5' w
Sun
Full sun
Soil
Regular, moist, well-drained
Season
Summer to fall
Color
Mahogany to garnet red and bronze
Know before you buy
You can expect these plants to reach maturity and begin blooming in approximately 12 to 16 weeks after planting.
Yes, 'Cherry Brandy' features sturdy stems that make them excellent for cut flower arrangements. Their unique garnet and bronze hues add a sophisticated touch to bouquets.
No, this variety is considered deer resistant, making it a reliable choice for gardens where wildlife pressure is a concern.
They are relatively easy to grow, but you should deadhead spent blooms to encourage continued flowering. Applying mulch around the base of the plants is also recommended to help conserve soil moisture during the heat of summer.
No, Rudbeckia 'Cherry Brandy' is classified as an annual. It will complete its entire lifecycle within a single growing season.
Since these plants reach a mature spread of 1 to 1.5 feet, you should space them accordingly to ensure they have enough room for proper airflow and growth.
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