• Close-up of a Black Eyed Susan 'Cherry Brandy' flower with deep red-orange petals and a dark center.
  • A vivid close-up captures a bright yellow and red Black Eyed Susan cherry brandy blossom.
  • Close-up of a Black Eyed Susan "Cherry Brandy" flower with warm, reddish-orange petals and a dark center.
  • Cherry Brandy Black Eyed Susans with deep red petals, orange tips, and dark centers.
  • Cherry Brandy Black Eyed Susans with deep red petals, orange tips, and dark centers.
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Black Eyed Susan Seeds - Cherry Brandy

RHS Award of Garden Merit winner and first-ever red variety in the black-eyed Susan family

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About the Variety

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Key Features

Heat Tolerant
Drought Tolerant
Prefers Lean Soil
Clay Soil Tolerant
Attracts Bees
Attracts Butterflies
Fast Growing
Easy to Grow
Perfect for Cut Flowers
Perfect for Dried Flowers
Perfect for Xeriscaping
Reduces Erosion
Deer Resistant
Rabbit Resistant
North American Native

Plant Details

BOTANICAL NAME

Rudbeckia hirta

LIFE CYCLE

  • Biennial

LIGHT REQUIREMENT

  • Full Sun

BLOOM SEASON

  • Summer through Fall

GROWTH HABIT

  • Branching
  • Upright

PLANT HEIGHT

  • 20 to 24 inches

COLOR

  • Red

Blooming all summer through early fall, Black Eyed Susan Cherry Brandy brings beautiful dark cherry blooms to your garden display. Consider planting with our other black-eyed Susan varieties or plant this spectacular autumn-themed beauty alone for a dramatic display. The first ever red variety to the black-eyed Susan family, Cherry Brandy grows that same wonderful bloom shape and branching habit of a black-eyed Susan but with maroon-red petals surrounding a chocolate center. Harvest cuts to bring indoors and it will reward you with increased stem development.

  • • Blooms stretch three to four inches across on multi-branching stems
  • • Plenty of blooms all summer though early fall
  • • Offers nice landing pad for butterflies

Planting Information

PLANTING SEASON

  • Fall
  • Spring

SOWING METHOD

  • Direct Sow

PLANTING DEPTH

  • 1/4 inch

WATER NEEDS

  • Average

PLANT SPACING

  • 16 inches

HARDINESS ZONES

  • 3
  • 4
  • 5
  • 6
  • 7
  • 8
  • 9

COVERAGE

Amount Avg Seed Count Recommended Coverage
Packet 30 Up to 80 Sq. Ft

Planting Guide

View our Black Eyed Susan Planting Guide to learn more.

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Black Eyed Susan Seeds - Cherry Brandy

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Black Eyed Susan Seeds - Cherry Brandy FAQs

Is Cherry Brandy Black Eyed Susan resistant to animals or disease?

Cherry Brandy Black Eyed Susan is deer resistant, meaning deer generally avoid it due to its taste, texture, or aroma.

What type of seed is Cherry Brandy Black Eyed Susan?

Cherry Brandy Black Eyed Susan is an open pollinated seed.

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