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Features
Family
Asteraceae
Native
North American prairies
Life Cycle
Perennial
Plant Height
Medium (12" - 24")
Bloom Season
Summer to frost
About Cherry Brandy Black-Eyed Susan Seeds
Rudbeckia hirta
3"-4" cherry-red and maroon blooms with dark center cones. Some petals have bronze coloring.
Planting Black-Eyed Susan
Plant Spacing
A group of 3 seeds every 12"-24"
Light Required
Full sun. In hot climates, afternoon shade can be helpful.
Plant Height
Medium (12" - 24")
Planting Depth
Press into surface
Planting Details
| Seed Depth | Press into surface |
|---|---|
| Seed Spacing | A group of 3 seeds every 12"-24" |
| Thinning | When 1"-2" tall, thin to 1 every 12"-24" |
| Germination | 10-15 days |
| Start Indoors | 8 to 10 weeks before your average last frost date. If started inside early enough, may bloom the first year. |
| Direct Sow | 2 to 4 weeks before your average last frost date, and as late as 2 months before your average first fall frost date. |
| Special Sowing | Light aids germination. Press seed into soil surface. |
| Special Care | Deadhead (remove spent blossoms) to extend the blooming period. Mulch heavily in fall after plant has gone dormant. |
| Growing & Harvesting | For longest vase life, harvest flowers in the morning, choosing those that have just unfurled all their petals and change vase water often. |
Find Your Frost Date & Grow Zone
Average First Frost Date
October 19
Average Last Frost Date
May 19
Your Hardiness Zone is
5b
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10 reviews
- Cheryl L. T.Verified BuyerRated 5 out of 5 stars4/29/26The Cherry is very cheery
I got about 70 percent germination. I needed to start indoors and they took off nicely.
Which best describes you as a gardener? IntermediateBIBotanical Interests5/3/26Hey Cheryl,
We love to hear your Cherry Brandy Black-Eyed Susan Seeds gave you such great results with 70% germination! Starting them indoors was a smart move and we're so happy they took off nicely for you. Your title "The Cherry is very cheery" totally made us smile! You're in for such a treat when those stunning flowers start opening up with their rich, warm tones and classic black centers. Keep on growing 🌻️
- Kelly A.Verified BuyerRated 5 out of 5 stars4/29/26Love these especially the color!
Packaging is top notch! Still waiting for them to bloom, but. Seeds popped right on time.
Which best describes you as a gardener? ProfessionalBIBotanical Interests5/3/26Hey Kelly,
We're so happy to hear you love the Cherry Brandy color - it's absolutely one of our favorites too! We're thrilled the packaging met your expectations and that your seeds germinated right on schedule. You're going to be blown away when those gorgeous Cherry Brandy blooms start appearing. Your patience is going to pay off big time when you see those beautiful flowers brightening up your garden! Keep on growing 🌻️
- Shannon M.Verified BuyerRated 5 out of 5 stars4/28/26very successful!
These germinated quickly and developed into many good sized seedlings I've been able to pluck and pot on in many places. I can't wait to see them bloom.
Which best describes you as a gardener? IntermediateBIBotanical Interests5/7/26Hey Shannon,
We love hearing that your garden is doing so well! It’s wonderful to know that our Cherry Brandy Black-Eyed Susan Seeds are a part of that success. It sounds like you've been busy potting them in various spots throughout your landscape—they are going to look stunning once they really take off.
We would absolutely love to see photos when everything is fully grown in! Thank you so much for sharing your growing success with us, and we're happy to be a small part of it. Happy gardening! Keep on growing 🌻️
- Kathy D.Verified BuyerRated 1 out of 5 stars4/20/26Disappointed
Tried seeds.... Very poor germination.
Which best describes you as a gardener? IntermediateBIBotanical Interests5/3/26Hey Kathy,
Thank you so much for taking the time to share your thoughts in a review. I've reached out to you via email to offer assistance. Your feedback is invaluable to us, and we are committed to ensuring your experience is positive. Thank you once again for your input. Keep on growing 🌻️
- Sam L.Rated 4 out of 5 stars8/1/25Very colorful
These black eyed Susan's are very colorful. Just blooming now (late July). Kind of slow starters, and a few of my little sprouts didn't make it. But the ones that survived are very nice with plenty of buds and more on the way.
Which best describes you as a gardener? IntermediateBIBotanical Interests8/4/25Hey Sam,
What a pretty color! Black-eyed Susans can definitely be slow starters, but it sounds like the ones that made it through are really thriving with plenty of buds and more blooms on the way. Keep on growing 🌻️