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Rudbeckia hirta 'SmileyZ Big Joy'Rudbeckia hirtaConeflower, Black-eyed Susan

Half-hardy Perennial

What is Half-Hardy Perennial?
A plant that lives for more than two years. Can be grown outdoors
but requires winter protection from frosts and temperatures below 0C.

£34.99

Pollinator friendly

Long flowering period

Perfect for pots and containers

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Height Up to 60cm (24in)
Spread Up to 40cm (16in)

Half-hardy Perennial

patiocottage gardenswildlife gardenscut flower garden

sun or semi shade

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Description

Rudbeckia hirta 'SmileyZ Big Joy' is a delightful addition to any garden, celebrated for its striking large yellow flowers that resemble cheerful daisies, each adorned with a dark center. This vibrant plant typically blooms from mid to late summer, infusing outdoor spaces with a burst of color that can brighten even the dullest days. Its compact and bushy growth habit makes it an excellent choice for borders and container gardening, allowing it to fit seamlessly into various landscape designs while providing a lively focal point.

While 'SmileyZ Big Joy' is often cultivated as an annual in the UK due to its limited winter hardiness, it thrives best in full sun and well-drained soil. Once established, this resilient plant can tolerate dry conditions, making it a low-maintenance option for gardeners. To encourage prolonged blooming throughout the summer, regular deadheading is recommended, which not only enhances the plant's appearance but also promotes a more extended flowering period, ensuring that the garden remains vibrant for as long as possible.

In addition to its aesthetic appeal, Rudbeckia hirta 'SmileyZ Big Joy' plays a vital role in supporting local wildlife. Its bright flowers attract a variety of pollinators, including bees and butterflies, making it a valuable asset for any eco-friendly garden. Although it can survive mild frost and is hardy to about -5°C, it is generally treated as an annual in the colder regions of the UK, where gardeners can enjoy its beauty during the warmer months before replanting in the following season. Height: 60 cm (24 in) Spread: 40 cm (16 in)

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1 x 3 Litre Potted Plant (KH3448)

How to Grow
Pot up rudbeckia plants and grow them on in frost free conditions for transplanting outdoors later on. When plants are well-grown and all risk of frost has passed, acclimatise them to outdoor conditions over a period of 7 to 10 days, before planting them outdoors in sun or partial shade. Rudbeckia enjoys a fertile, preferably heavy soil that is rich in organic matter and well drained. Coneflowers resent drought and dislike soils that dry out in summer.

For more information and guidance check out our Gardening Guides.

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Feed and water rudbeckia plants regularly. Deadhead faded rudbeckia flowers to encourage more blooms to be produced.
Delivery

Seeds and garden supplies will normally be delivered within the time period stated against each product as detailed above. Plants, bulbs, corms, tubers, shrubs, trees, potatoes, etc. are delivered at the appropriate time for planting or potting on. Delivery times will be stated on the product page above, or in your order acknowledgement page and email.

Orders for packets of seed incur a delivery charge of £2.99.

Orders which include any other products will incur a delivery charge of £6.99.

Where an order includes both packets of seeds and other products, a maximum delivery charge of £7.99 will apply - regardless of the number of items ordered.

Large Non-standard items may incur a higher, lorry delivery charge. Charges will be calculated at checkout, but an example of the lorry charges are listed below.

  • Red - £9.99.
  • Purple - £2.99.

For more information please visit our delivery charges information page by clicking here.

For more information on how we send your plants please visit our Helpful Guide on plant sizes.

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