Untitled in Comment concerning Black-Eyed Susan (Rudbeckia hirta 'Cherry Brandy')

As a comment about Black-Eyed Susan (Rudbeckia hirta 'Cherry Brandy'), kqcrna wrote:

Although some sources might call this plant a perennial, it didn't perform well for me as such. Wintersown, mine bloomed well and displayed beautiful color in their first summer. They thrived. A few did survive that first winter in my yard but never thrived after that. In their second year their blossom color was muted and the plants seemed weak. They were barely visible in my garden.

Cherry Brandy Rudbeckias make pretty, healthy annuals, but in the future I won't attempt to use them as perennials.

jmorth

Dec 3, 2011 3:10 AM CST

Thread OP

central Illinois

I agree with your assessment.

Nothing that's been done can ever be changed.

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woofie

Jul 16, 2012 2:22 PM CST

Name: woofie
NE WA (Zone 5a)

This is the first year I've had them come back and, while they are definitely not as impressive as the first year's blooms, I still wouldn't kick them out of my garden.

These were in a fairly shallow container in a somewhat sheltered area. Smaller and not not as vivid, but still quite nice.

Edited to add: This same plant has come back yet again this year (August 2013); the blooms haven't opened yet, but it is looking quite healthy.

Confidence is that feeling you have right before you do something really stupid.

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Last edited by woofie Aug 2, 2013 2:14 PM