Rudbeckia 'Kissing SmileyZ'
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Rudbeckia 'Kissing SmileyZ'
- The plant you need to brighten your borders, 'Kissing SmileyZ' is an exceptional rudbeckia variety, there really is no other word for it!
- Free-flowering and easily maintained, this perennial boasts blooms with dark brown central cones surrounded by maroon and yellow petals. The flowers sit atop vertical stems which spring up from attractive green basal foliage
- With flowers right the way through to autumn, this is an excellent choice for those gardeners who simply refuse to let go of the summer vibes (we don't blame you...)
- Encapsulating happiness in plant form, 'Kissing SmileyZ' elevates any drab or tired flower bed, as well as working wonderfully as part of a cottage, wildlife, cutting or prairie garden
- A worthy recipient of the Royal Horticultural Society's Award of Garden Merit (AGM), this variety has been recognised as performing particularly well in British gardens
- As one of the Royal Horticultural Society's Plants for Pollinators, you can rely upon this rudbeckia to attract bees to your garden
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Will this grow in my garden?
Can I grow this in a pot?
Yes, Rudbeckia 'Kissing SmileyZ' thrives in 30 cm pots, blooming prolifically in warm summer temperatures up to 28°C.
How big does it get?
Rudbeckia 'Kissing SmileyZ' typically reaches a mature height of 60 cm and a spread of 45 cm.
How much sunlight does this need?
Rudbeckia 'Kissing SmileyZ' requires full sun to flourish.
What kind of soil does this plant prefer?
Rudbeckia 'Kissing SmileyZ' prefers deep, fertile, moist but well-drained soil enriched with organic matter.
How much watering does this plant need?
Water Rudbeckia 'Kissing 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 'Kissing 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 'Kissing SmileyZ' holds an RHS rating of H6, withstanding temperatures down to -20°C, making it hardy in all parts of the UK.
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