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Rudbeckia subtomentosa 'Henry Eilers' (Sweet coneflower 'Henry Eilers')
1 hour care
per year
per year
1.5m
Max height
Max height
0.6m
Max spread
Max spread
1-2 years
To maturity
To maturity
Plant details
Botanical name
Rudbeckia subtomentosa 'Henry Eilers'
Other names
Sweet coneflower 'Henry Eilers', Quilled black-eyed Susan
Genus
Rudbeckia Rudbeckia
Variety or Cultivar
'Henry Eilers' _ 'Henry Eilers' is a tall, bushy, herbaceous perennial with a basal mound of elliptic to ovate, hairy, dark green leaves and, from midsummer into autumn, sturdy, upright, branching stems bearing single, golden-yellow flowers with rolled petals and dark brown central cones.
Rudbeckia subtomentosa 'Henry Eilers' is: Deciduous
Habit
Cushion or Mound Forming, Bushy, Erect flower stem
Flower
Golden-yellow in Summer; Golden-yellow in Autumn
Foliage
Dark-green in Spring; Dark-green in Summer; Dark-green in Autumn
How to care
Watch out for
General care
Pruning
Deadhead regularly. Cut back in late autumn or early spring.
Propagation methods
Division
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Where to grow
Rudbeckia subtomentosa 'Henry Eilers' (Sweet coneflower 'Henry Eilers') will reach a height of 1.5m and a spread of 0.6m after 1-2 years.
Suggested uses
Flower Arranging, Cottage/Informal, Beds and borders, Low Maintenance, Prairie planting, Wildflower
Cultivation
Prefers moderately fertile, heavy, moist but well-drained soil in sun. Easily tolerates partial shade. Tolerates hot, humid summers and moderate drought. Best with good air circulation.
Soil type
Chalky, Clay, Loamy
Soil drainage
Moist but well-drained
Soil pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Light
Partial Shade, Full Sun
Aspect
South, East, West
Exposure
Exposed, Sheltered
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Hardy (H4)
Companion plants
Botanical name
Rudbeckia subtomentosa 'Henry Eilers'
Other names
Sweet coneflower 'Henry Eilers', Quilled black-eyed Susan
Genus
Rudbeckia Rudbeckia
Variety or Cultivar
'Henry Eilers' _ 'Henry Eilers' is a tall, bushy, herbaceous perennial with a basal mound of elliptic to ovate, hairy, dark green leaves and, from midsummer into autumn, sturdy, upright, branching stems bearing single, golden-yellow flowers with rolled petals and dark brown central cones.
Foliage
Deciduous
Habit
Cushion or Mound Forming, Bushy, Erect flower stem
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Colour
Flower
Golden-yellow in Summer; Golden-yellow in Autumn
Foliage
Dark-green in Spring; Dark-green in Summer; Dark-green in Autumn
General care
Pruning
Deadhead regularly. Cut back in late autumn or early spring.
Propagation methods
Division
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Where to grow
Rudbeckia subtomentosa 'Henry Eilers' (Sweet coneflower 'Henry Eilers') will reach a height of 1.5m and a spread of 0.6m after 1-2 years.
Suggested uses
Flower Arranging, Cottage/Informal, Beds and borders, Low Maintenance, Prairie planting, Wildflower
Cultivation
Prefers moderately fertile, heavy, moist but well-drained soil in sun. Easily tolerates partial shade. Tolerates hot, humid summers and moderate drought. Best with good air circulation.
Soil type
Chalky, Clay, Loamy
Soil drainage
Moist but well-drained
Soil pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Light
Partial Shade, Full Sun
Aspect
South, East, West
Exposure
Exposed, Sheltered
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Hardy (H4)
USDA zones
Zone 9, Zone 8, Zone 7, Zone 6, Zone 5, Zone 4
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Rudbeckia subtomentosa 'Henry Eilers' with Vernonia gigantea
‘Henry Eilers’ sweet coneflower (R. subtomentosa) with great burnet (Sanguisorba officinalis)
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