Rudbeckia hirta 'Enchanted Cosmic Eye' (PBR)
coneflower
This perennial dies back to below ground level each year in autumn, then fresh new growth appears again in spring.
- Position: full sun or partial shade
- Soil: moist, well-drained
- Rate of growth: average
- Flowering period: July to October
- Hardiness: half hardy (will need winter protection)
The eye-popping ‘Enchanted Cosmic Eye’ from the enchanted series is a bright yellow coneflower, up to 10cm in diameter, with a bold purple-brown ‘cone’. Flowering from July to October, the nectar-rich blooms are a magnet for pollinating insects. Pop these in pots on your patio for a striking late summer display! - Garden care: Plant out 'Enchanted Cosmic Eye' after spring frosts, feed weekly with seaweed extract during the growing season. Deadhead faded flowers to encourage more blooms to be produced.