Rudbeckia 'Giggling SmileyZ'
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Rudbeckia 'Giggling SmileyZ'
- Few plants evoke the kind of unbridled, cheery joy that rudbeckias do, and 'Giggling SmileyZ' is no exception!
- This bright, bold perennial is highly floriferous, producing blooms from the start of summer right the way through into autumn
- The double flowers feature a rich brown central cone surrounded by petals with striking dark brown patternation on the interior and bright yellow outer tips
- Plant in a patio pot, as part of a prairie planting scheme or in your borders for long-lasting pops of sunny colour
- Certified by the Royal Horticultural Society as one of its Plants for Pollinators, this variety will certainly bring the bees!
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Will this grow in my garden?
Can I grow this in a pot?
Yes, Rudbeckia 'Giggling SmileyZ' thrives in 30 cm pots, blooming prolifically in warm summer temperatures up to 28°C.
How big does it get?
Rudbeckia 'Giggling SmileyZ' typically reaches a mature height of 60 cm and a spread of 45 cm.
How much sunlight does this need?
Rudbeckia 'Giggling SmileyZ' requires full sun to flourish.
What kind of soil does this plant prefer?
Rudbeckia 'Giggling SmileyZ' prefers deep, fertile, moist but well-drained soil enriched with organic matter.
How much watering does this plant need?
Water Rudbeckia 'Giggling SmileyZ' regularly to keep the soil evenly moist, providing about 2.5 cm of water weekly during the growing season, and slightly more when temperatures surpass 25°C.
Will this plant need pruning?
No strict pruning is required, but Rudbeckia 'Giggling SmileyZ' generally benefits from deadheading faded flowers to encourage further blooming and cutting back dead foliage in late autumn or early spring.
How hardy is this plant?
Rudbeckia 'Giggling SmileyZ' has an RHS rating of H6, withstanding temperatures down to -20°C, making it hardy in all parts of the UK.
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