Rudbeckia 'Happy SmileyZ'
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Hereford
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Rudbeckia 'Happy SmileyZ'
- Featuring all the hues and shades of a blazing country hearth, few plants warm the cockles of the heart quite like 'Happy SmileyZ'
- Featuring brown, red and orange flowers borne on upright stems, this variety will provide long-lasting garden interest, blooming from the start of summer until mid-autumn
- Incredibly easy to grow and low maintenance, plant this rudbeckia alongside leucanthemums, echinaceas and achilleas as part of an attractive prairie-style planting scheme
- It also grows very well in a pot, so if you're limited on space and only have a balcony or patio available, but you still want that injection of colour, then this variety will serve you well
- Looking for a top tip? Towards the end of summer, deadhead your rudbeckia's spent flowers to encourage new blooms
- Looking to attract more wildlife to your garden? As one of the Royal Horticultural Society's Plants for Pollinators, rudbeckias like this one are a great choice
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Will this grow in my garden?
Can I grow this in a pot?
Yes, Rudbeckia 'Happy SmileyZ' grows well in pots with regular watering during dry spells.
How big does it get?
Rudbeckia 'Happy SmileyZ' typically reaches a mature height of 60 cm and a spread of 40 cm.
How much sunlight does this need?
Rudbeckia 'Happy SmileyZ' requires full sun for at least 6 hours a day.
What kind of soil does this plant prefer?
Rudbeckia 'Happy SmileyZ' prefers well-drained, moderately fertile soil.
How much watering does this plant need?
Rudbeckia 'Happy SmileyZ' needs about 2.5 centimetres of water per week, keeping the soil evenly moist.
Will this plant need pruning?
Rudbeckia 'Happy SmileyZ' does not strictly need pruning, but regular deadheading will encourage more flowering. Cut the plant back to the base in late autumn or early spring.
How hardy is this plant?
Rudbeckia 'Happy SmileyZ' is fully hardy (H6), tolerating temperatures down to -15°C to -20°C. It is robust and grows reliably in all regions of the UK.
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