Rudbeckia Summerina Pecan Pie ('Et Rdb 401'PBR) (Summerina Series)![RHS Plants for pollinators](/assets/styles/images/icons/RHS_Bee_YELLOW-REGISTERED.png)
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coneflower [Summerina Pecan Pie]
A compact, clump-forming herbaceous perennial, to around 50cm high, with lance-shaped, slightly toothed, rough green leaves. Daisy-like flowers to 8cm across are produced from mid summer to autumn, with a dark brown central cone, a broad dark brown ring in the centre, and warm golden orange tips to the petals
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Size
Ultimate height
0.1–0.5 metresTime to ultimate height
2–5 yearsUltimate spread
0.1–0.5 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Moist but well–drainedpH
Acid, Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
Spring | Green | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Summer | Brown Orange | Green | ||
Autumn | Brown Orange | Green | ||
Winter |
Position
- Full sun
- Partial shade
Aspect
South–facing or West–facing
Exposure
Exposed or Sheltered Hardiness
H5Botanical details
- Family
- Asteraceae
- Native to the UK
- No
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Habit
- Bushy
- Genus
Rudbeckia may be annuals, biennials or rhizomatous herbaceous perennials, with simple or pinnately divided leaves and large daisy-like flower-heads with yellow or orange rays surrounding a prominent conical disk
- Name status
Trade
How to grow
Cultivation
Grow in moderately fertile soil that does not dry out. Will tolerate light shade but flowering is best in full sun. See rudbeckia cultivation for more detailed advice
Propagation
Propagate by division in spring
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- Cottage and informal garden
- Patio and container plants
- Wildlife gardens
- Prairie planting
- Cut flowers
- Flower borders and beds
Pruning
Spent flowering stems may be cut back, or left to provide winter interest
Pests
Diseases
May be susceptible to powdery mildews, especially on dry soils
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