When to plant Rudbeckia in the UK

Rudbeckia spp.

Rudbeckia
Rudbeckia · Rudbeckia spp.

Hardy border perennial grown for bold yellow and orange daisy flowers. In the UK it flowers well in a sunny, free-draining spot and makes a good cut flower if you keep deadheading through the season.

75 cm · Full Sun · Moderate Water

Add to garden
Plant out April to May.
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UK averages · set your town for dates worked out from your local frost records · how dates are worked out

Growing guide

What to do through the growing season

Dates for your town

Set your town to see planting windows worked out from local frost history, not a generic UK calendar.

  1. 01

    Plant Out

    early April to mid-May UK average · set your town for your exact dates

    Plant young plants around early April to mid-May in a sunny, free-draining spot. Set them at the same depth they were in the pot, space them apart, and water in thoroughly straight after planting.

  2. 02

    Water Until Established

    early April to mid-June UK average · set your town for your exact dates Dates as each sowing reaches this stage

    Keep the soil evenly moist from early April through mid-June while the roots settle. Water at the base in dry spells, especially in containers, but avoid leaving the compost sodden.

  3. 03

    Deadhead Flowers

    mid-June to late October UK average · set your town for your exact dates

    Start deadheading from mid-June and keep going until late October. Remove faded blooms back to a side shoot or leaf joint to keep the plant flowering for longer.

  4. 04

    Cut Back Stems

    late October to late November UK average · set your town for your exact dates

    After flowering finishes, cut back tired stems from late October to late November. Leave the crown intact and trim to tidy growth rather than cutting hard into the base.

Suggested varieties

Popular varieties of Rudbeckia to consider

Goldsturm

Compact, well-known perennial with rich golden yellow flowers and a long flowering season.

Prairie Sun

Large yellow flowers with a green centre, good for cutting and late colour.

Cherry Brandy

Deep red to burgundy flowers on sturdy stems, often grown as a short-lived perennial or annual in the UK.