Cherry Brandy Black-Eyed Susan

Rudbeckia hirta 'Cherry Brandy'

$199⁹¹

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Nature Hills offers plants in two main formats:

Container Plants: Grown in pots with soil, sized by container volume and plant age
Bare Root Plants: Dormant plants without soil, sized by height measurements

Container Plant Sizes

Container sizes indicate plant age and growing capacity rather than liquid volume equivalents. Our containers follow industry-standard nursery "trade gallon" specifications, which differ from standard liquid gallon measurements.

Young Plants (6 months to 18 months old)

Container Size	Actual Volume	Metric Equivalent
2" x 2" x 3"	0.18 - 0.21 dry quarts	0.20 - 0.23 dry liters
4" Container	0.31 - 0.87 dry quarts	0.35 - 0.96 dry liters
4.5" Container	0.65 dry quarts	0.72 dry liters
6" Container	1.4 dry quarts	1.59 dry liters
1 Quart	1 dry quart	1.1 dry liters
5.5" Container	1.89 dry quarts	2.08 dry liters

Established Plants (18 months to 2.5 years old)

Container Size	Actual Volume	Metric Equivalent
2 Quart	2 dry quarts	2.2 dry liters
#1 Container	2.26 - 3.73 dry quarts	2.49 - 4.11 dry liters
5" x 5" x 12"	3.5 - 4.3 dry quarts	3.85 - 4.74 dry liters

Mature Plants (2-4 years old)

Container Size	Actual Volume	Metric Equivalent
#2 Container	1.19 - 1.76 dry gallons	5.24 - 7.75 dry liters
#3 Container	2.15 - 2.76 dry gallons	8.14 - 12.16 dry liters

Large Plants (3-5 years old)

Container Size	Actual Volume	Metric Equivalent
#5 Container	2.92 - 4.62 dry gallons	12.86 - 20.35 dry liters
#6 Container	5.25 - 6.01 dry gallons	23.12 - 26.42 dry liters
#7 Container	5.98 - 6.53 dry gallons	26.34 - 28.76 dry liters

Bare Root Plants

Bare root plants are sold by height from the root system to the top of the plant. Plants may exceed minimum height requirements.

Common Sizes:

Trees: 1 foot, 2 feet, 3 feet, 4 feet, 5 feet, 6 feet
Shrubs & Perennials: 1 foot, 18 inches, 2 feet

Important Notes

Container Volume Specifications

Trade Gallon Standard: Our containers follow industry-standard "trade gallon" specifications established by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI Z60.1) for nursery stock
Volume Variations: Actual soil volume may vary due to plant root systems and growing medium settlement
Age Indicators: Container size primarily indicates plant age and maturity rather than liquid volume equivalents

Growing Conditions

Plant size can vary based on variety and growing conditions
Container size helps indicate plant maturity and establishment level
Larger containers generally mean more established root systems and faster landscape establishment

Seasonal Availability

Bare root plants are available seasonally when dormant
Container plants are available throughout the growing season
Specific varieties may have limited availability in certain sizes

Questions?

For questions about specific plant sizes or availability, please contact our plant experts who can help you choose the right size for your landscape needs.

Plant Highlights

Cherry Brandy Black-Eyed Susan highlights at a glance!

Specifications

Brand

Nature Hills' Choice
Botanical Name

Rudbeckia hirta 'Cherry Brandy'
Growing Zones

5-8
Mature Height

18 - 24 inches
Mature Spread

12 - 15 inches
Sun Exposure

Full Sun
Moisture

Moderate
Soil

Well Drained
Growth Rate

Medium
Flower Color

Deep Cherry/Crimson Red
Pollinator Friendly

Yes
Fragrant

No
Pruning Time

Late Autumn
Bloom Period

Summer, Fall

Growing Zones 5-8

Find Your Growing Zone!

Bright cherry-red petals with crimson rays surrounding a chocolate brown center disc! Is this really a Rudbeckia? Gorgeous Cherry Brandy Black-Eyed Susan (Rudbeckia hirta 'Cherry Brandy') can't help but create a sensation planted anywhere you have full sun!

Plant this stunning selection to create a compelling contrast with other cultivars. They start blooming in summer and continue to dazzle through fall! Supporting a wide variety of pollinators and beneficial insects during the late season months. With deadheading, you and your migrating butterflies like Monarchs will enjoy nectar and pollen-rich blossoms right up until frost!

The narrow and upright growth habit makes Cherry Brandy Rudbeckia look almost formal. But the rough-textured leaves add an earthy, organic feel to these durable perennials! Hardy throughout USDA growing zones 5 to 8, these form dense mounds of coarse green foliage.

Planting and Application:

Nothing could be better for beneficial pollinators, butterflies, and hummingbirds than this vibrant choice. Imagine how their jewel tones will "pop" off the deeply pigmented petals! Cherry Brandy shines in pampered Cottage Gardens and xeric Rock Gardens!

Use in a modern planter as a deliciously dark "Filler" and seasonal color! You’ll bump up the curb appeal by planting this vibrant late-season bloomer looks great paired with gourds and other fall décor on your front porch container gardens! You'll love the extended season of bloom to decorate your backyard or balcony.

We encourage you to get creative with these beautiful blooms. Use them in a mixed border with an unforgettable mix of your favorites; like Grandiflora Roses, Ornamental Grasses, and Hoary Vervain! Mix and match your favorite Black-Eyed Susan cultivars for a custom look worthy of a page in a designer magazine! NatureHills.com has such fantastic prairie perennials to choose from, after all!

Cherry Brandy Black-Eyed Susan is a self-seeding selection that makes a great choice for "happy surprises" in a wildflower and mixed perennial garden. Naturalize them in large-scale borders, or simply take the blooms indoors for cut flowers to easily maintain in a small space garden! If you keep the seedheads, songbirds will have an autumn snack!

Cherry-Red & Crimson Petals Frame Raised Chocolate Centers
Dense & Tidy Clumps of Greenery
Pollinator & Songbird Friendly!
Xeric & Easy To Grow Perennials
Container & Garden Specimens, Accents & Edging

#ProPlantTips for Care:

These easy-care tender perennials will make you look good with fuss-free saturated blooms from summer to fall! Cherry Brandy Black-Eyed Susan luxuriates in full sun and well-drained soil! Ensure they have at least six hours of daylight for best flowering. If you have heavy soil that stays wet, raise them up in a planting bed or keep them in tall patio pots. Provide regular water for their first year in the ground, but once established, these are xeric perennials that handle periodic drought. For best results and the most blooms, supply supplemental moisture during these tough periods and a 3-4 inch layer of mulch over the entire root system.

Deadhead as the first round of flowers fades to encourage a rebloom. Trim their dried foliage in late autumn if there are any signs of powdery mildew during the growing season, but otherwise, you can keep the seedheads intact for the birds, to self-seed, or for winter interest when the snows fly. Then prune back in the spring before new growth emerges. Watch in springtime for a new flush of growth that emerges from the crown! Divide clumps every 3-5 years to increase the plant's vigor!

Incredibly Hardy in Full Sun
Widely Adaptable - Any Well-Drained Soil Type
Rugged & Drought Tolerant Once Established
Deadhead For Reblooms & Prune Spring Or Fall
Cold-Hardy, Heat-Resistant & Deer Resistant

Dramatic summer and fall blossoms and native hardiness, the Cherry Brandy Black-Eyed Susan Rudbeckia will be a stunning addition to your sun landscape! Order yours now at Nature Hills!