200 Cherry Brandy Black-Eyed Susan Seeds - Deep Red Rudbeckia Hirta

Cherry Brandy Black-Eyed Susan is a striking cultivar of Rudbeckia hirta, prized for its deep mahogany-red blooms that bring rich, warm color to beds, borders, and cutting gardens. Unlike the classic golden black-eyed Susan, Cherry Brandy offers a bold, burgundy-red flower with a dark central cone, creating a dramatic contrast in any sunny landscape.

These easy-to-grow annuals (often treated as short-lived perennials) are perfect for mass plantings, pollinator gardens, and cottage-style borders. The flowers are long-lasting and make excellent cut flowers, while the plants themselves are tolerant of heat and drought once established.

Plant Features

• Deep red to burgundy petals with a prominent dark brown cone
• Long blooming season from early summer to first frost
• Attracts butterflies and other pollinators
• Excellent for cut flower arrangements
• Heat and drought tolerant once established

Growing Information

• Botanical Name: Rudbeckia hirta
• Plant Type: Annual / short-lived perennial
• Sunlight: Full sun to partial shade
• Soil: Well-drained, average to poor soil
• Water Requirements: Moderate; drought tolerant once established
• Growth Habit: Upright, clump-forming
• USDA Hardiness Zones: 3-9 (often grown as annual)
• Bloom Season: Summer to fall
• Mature Height: 24-30 inches
• Germination Requirements: Light needed for germination; surface sow
• Spacing: 12-18 inches apart

Planting & Care

Sow Cherry Brandy Black-Eyed Susan seeds indoors 6-8 weeks before the last frost, or directly outdoors after the danger of frost has passed. Press seeds lightly into the soil surface; do not cover, as light aids germination. Keep soil moist but not waterlogged. Germination typically occurs in 10-21 days at 70-75°F (21-24°C).

Once seedlings have two sets of true leaves, transplant them to individual pots or harden them off for outdoor planting. Space plants 12-18 inches apart in a sunny location with well-drained soil. Water regularly during the first growing season to help establish a deep root system. Deadhead spent flowers to encourage continued blooming, or leave some seed heads for birds and self-seeding.

What's Included

200 Cherry Brandy Black-Eyed Susan seeds (Rudbeckia hirta).