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Plant information

  • Colour: Yellow
  • Height: 50cm-60cm
  • Spread: 40cm-50cm
  • Soil: Can tolerate moderately poor soils, but avoid heavy clay that holds water
  • Position: Full Sun, Part Shade
  • Flowering Period: Summer to Autumn
  • Hardiness: Frost Hardy to -8°C (H4)

Plant Description

Rudbeckia hirta ‘Indian Summer’ is known for producing abundant and attractive flowers that bloom from early summer to autumn. This hardy perennial is easy to grow, featuring a clump-forming habit that is ideal for garden borders, making it a standout feature in your garden. Commonly referred to as brown-eyed Susan, this variety adds a vibrant and enduring display to your outdoor space, contributing to the charm and resilience of the garden throughout the growing season.

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🌿 How to Care for Rudbeckia hirta ‘Indian Summer’

How much sun do Rudbeckia hirta ‘Indian Summer’ need?
Rudbeckia hirta ‘Indian Summer’ thrives in full sun—around six hours a day. While it can tolerate light shade, you’ll get the best flowering in bright, open spots.
Rudbeckia hirta ‘Indian Summer’ prefers well-drained soil, ideally sandy or chalky. Rich or heavy soils can cause the plant to flop and reduce flower production.
Water well during the first growing season to help it establish. Once settled, Rudbeckia hirta ‘Indian Summer’ is drought-tolerant and rarely needs extra water unless it’s extremely dry.
Rudbeckia hirta ‘Indian Summer’ doesn’t require much at all. In fact, too much fertiliser—especially nitrogen—can lead to more leaves and fewer flowers. A light feed in spring is plenty, if needed.
Yes—regularly remove faded flowers from Rudbeckia hirta ‘Indian Summer’ to encourage more blooms and stop self-seeding. You can cut the plant back in autumn or early spring to tidy it up and boost new growth.
Divide Rudbeckia hirta ‘Indian Summer’ into clumps every 3 to 5 years in spring or autumn to keep them healthy and vigorous. You can also take soft cuttings in spring.
Yes, Rudbeckia hirta ‘Indian Summer’is drought handy. Once it’s established, it copes brilliantly in dry conditions, making it perfect for sunny borders and gravel gardens.
Rudbeckia hirta ‘Indian Summer’ is generally low-maintenance, but it can occasionally suffer from aphids or powdery mildew—especially in humid or overcrowded spots. Good airflow and spacing usually prevent problems.

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