Black-Eyed Susan Cherry Brandy Seeds

Immerse your garden in the opulent beauty of ‘Cherry Brandy.’ 3″-4″ blooms create a visual masterpiece of maroon-red velvet petals surrounding a dark chocolate center, captivating the eye and adding a touch of luxury to your space. With the unique charm of blooming in the first year, you can count on this stunning addition to bring a blanket of warm autumnal hues both to your garden and indoor arrangements. A 2007 Fleuroselect Novelty Award Winner.

Family:Asteraceae

Native:North American prairies

Hardiness:Short-lived perennial in USDA zones 9-10, but usually treated as an annual, because it does not reliably come back year after year. May self-sow.

Exposure:Full sun. In hot climates, afternoon shade can be helpful.

Bloom Period:Summer to frost

Plant Dimensions:20″-24″ tall

Variety Info:3″-4″ cherry-red and maroon blooms with dark center cones. Some petals have bronze coloring.

When to Sow Outside:2 to 4 weeks before your average last frost date, and as late as 2 months before your average first fall frost date.

When to Start Inside:8 to 10 weeks before your average last frost date. If started inside early enough, may bloom the first year.

Days to Emerge:10-15 days

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″

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