Rudbeckia laciniata 'Hortensia' (d)
coneflower 'Hortensia'
A vigorous, clump-forming herbaceous perennial to 2m, with brancing stems bearing lobed leaves. From late summer to autumn it produces fully double, golden-yellow flowers to 7cm across; these are good for cutting
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Size
Ultimate height
1.5–2.5 metresTime to ultimate height
2–5 yearsUltimate spread
0.5–1 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Moist but well–drainedpH
Acid, Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | Green | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | Yellow | Green | ||
| Autumn | Yellow | Green | ||
| Winter |
Position
- Full sun
Aspect
East–facing or South–facing or West–facing
Exposure
Sheltered Hardiness
H6Botanical details
- Family
- Asteraceae
- Native to GB / Ireland
- No
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Habit
- Clump forming
- 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
Accepted
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. This tall variety is inclined to flop, so pinch out the shoots in early summer to promote strong and bushy growth, or provide support. See rudbeckia cultivation
Propagation
Propagate by division
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- Cottage and informal garden
- City and courtyard gardens
- Coastal
- Patio and container plants
- Wildlife gardens
- Cut flowers
- Flower borders and beds
- Bedding
Pruning
Cut old stems back to ground level in early spring
Pests
May be susceptible to aphids
Diseases
May be susceptible to Powdery mildews
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