• Rudbeckia hirta
  • Annual
  • Red
  • Single

Cherry Brandy

Annual rudbeckia hirta black-eyed Susan in red, blooming in early summer, midsummer, late summer, and fall. Single wine-red blooms 3 to 4 inches across. Grown as an annual in every zone.

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A Cherry Brandy black-eyed Susan flower up close on the plant
A Cherry Brandy black-eyed Susan flower up close on the plant

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Cherry Brandy black-eyed Susan plants in bloom in a garden
Cherry Brandy black-eyed Susan plants in bloom in a garden

At a glance

Flower form
Rudbeckia hirta Single · 3–4 in (8–10 cm)
Colors
  • Red
Blooms
Early summer, Midsummer, Late summer, Fall 100–120 days from sowing
Vase life
Not grown for cutting
Height
1½–2 ft (51–61 cm)
Sunlight
Full sun
Hardiness
Grown as an annual in every zone Annual
Planted as
Seed Sow indoors: 5–7 weeks before last frost
Botanical name
Rudbeckia hirta

In the garden

  • Seldom severely damaged by deer (Rutgers rating)

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Origin

Described by Johnny's Selected Seeds as the first red wine-colored rudbeckia from seed.

Sources

Where to buy

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  • Select SeedsSeeds

    Organic Seed

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    $4.55Checked Oct 14, 2026
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    25 Seeds Packet

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    $5.79Checked Oct 14, 2026
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    $7.05Checked Oct 14, 2026
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    1 Gallon Pot

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    $24.95Checked Oct 14, 2026
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    $26.99Checked Oct 14, 2026

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All photos

  • A Cherry Brandy black-eyed Susan flower up close on the plant
    A Cherry Brandy black-eyed Susan flower up close on the plant
  • Cherry Brandy black-eyed Susan plants in bloom in a garden
    Cherry Brandy black-eyed Susan plants in bloom in a garden

Questions

Is Cherry Brandy hardy in my zone?

Cherry Brandy is an annual: it flowers and sets seed in one season, so hardiness zone decides when to plant it, not whether it survives winter.

Does Cherry Brandy need full sun?

Cherry Brandy grows in full sun.

When does Cherry Brandy bloom?

Cherry Brandy blooms in early summer, midsummer, late summer, and fall, about 100–120 days from sowing.

Is Cherry Brandy good for cutting?

Our sources don't list Cherry Brandy as a cut flower or give a vase life for it.

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A Denver Daisy black-eyed Susan flower up close on the plant Denver Daisy Short-lived perennial black-eyed Susan with brown and gold blooms from midsummer to fall. Rudbeckia hirtaMidsummerMedium height
A Indian Summer black-eyed Susan flower up close on the plant Indian Summer AAS winning black-eyed Susan with 4 to 7 inch golden flowers on tall, sturdy stems. Rudbeckia hirtaEarly summerTall

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A Autumn Colors black-eyed Susan flower up close on the plant Autumn Colors Black-eyed Susan with 5 inch bronze flowers ringed in red around rusty red centers. Rudbeckia hirtaEarly summerMedium height
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