Rudbeckia hirta 'Enchanted Velvet Flame'
coneflower
The sumptuous Rudbeckia hirta ‘Enchanted Velvet Flame’ from the enchanted series is a maroon-red coneflower, up to 10cm (4in) in diameter, with a bold purple-brown ‘cone’, speckled with yellow stamens.
Flowering from July to October, the nectar-rich blooms are a magnet for pollinating insects. Best grown as a seasonal annual, pop these in pots on your patio for a striking late summer display!
Flowering from July to October, the nectar-rich blooms are a magnet for pollinating insects. Best grown as a seasonal annual, pop these in pots on your patio for a striking late summer display!
How to care for Rudbeckia hirta Enchanted Velvet 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
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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