Rudbeckia hirta 'Enchanted Flame'
coneflower
Bring on the summer heat with the allure of Rudbeckia hirta 'Enchanted Flame'! This coneflower cultivar showcases luscious hues of dusky reds and maroons coupled with ambers and dusky oranges, reaching up to 10cm (4in) in diameter.
The most striking feature of Rudbeckia hirta 'Enchanted Flame' lies in the pronounced purple-brown cone, adorned with yellow stamens, creating a mesmerising visual contrast. From the summer and early autumn months, these nectar-rich flowers serve as a beacon, attracting a multitude of pollinating insects. Commonly grown as an annual, this short-lived perennial plant can overwinter if protected from frosts.
The most striking feature of Rudbeckia hirta 'Enchanted Flame' lies in the pronounced purple-brown cone, adorned with yellow stamens, creating a mesmerising visual contrast. From the summer and early autumn months, these nectar-rich flowers serve as a beacon, attracting a multitude of pollinating insects. Commonly grown as an annual, this short-lived perennial plant can overwinter if protected from frosts.
How to care for Rudbeckia hirta Enchanted Flame:
Plant out after the last frost, choosing a sunny position with well-drained soil. Water regularly during dry spells in their first few weeks to help them establish, but avoid waterlogging. Apply a general-purpose fertiliser in early summer to encourage strong growth and flowering.
Deadhead faded blooms regularly to prolong the display, or leave some seed heads in late autumn for wildlife and self-seeding. Tall stems may need staking in exposed sites to prevent wind damage. Remove spent plants after flowering if you don’t want them to self-seed, or allow them to drop seed for future plants.
Deadhead faded blooms regularly to prolong the display, or leave some seed heads in late autumn for wildlife and self-seeding. Tall stems may need staking in exposed sites to prevent wind damage. Remove spent plants after flowering if you don’t want them to self-seed, or allow them to drop seed for future plants.
Flowering period:
- Jan
- Feb
- Mar
- Apr
- May
- Jun
- Jul
- Aug
- Sep
- Oct
- Nov
- Dec
Eventual height:
0.5m
Eventual spread:
0.3m
Position:
Full sun / light shade
Rate of growth:
Fast-growing
Soil:
Moderately fertile, moist but well-drained soil, or peat-free general purpose compost
Hardiness:
Frost tender
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This perennial dies back to below ground level each year in autumn, then fresh new growth appears again in spring.
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