Most species grown in the UK are hardy herbaceous perennials. The main exception is R. hirta which is very short lived and not reliably hardy, so it is usually grown as an annual from seed. If you want to grow an annual for summer bedding, cut flowers, containers or for borders, choose a cultivar of R.

Black-Eyed Susan Vine, also known as Clock Vine, is a unique, quick-growing annual that delights with large, bright orange blooms on tall, vining foliage. Perfect for trellises and fences! Annual.

Rudbeckia (Black-Eyed Susan) - a genus of North American wildflowers known for their showy yellow coneflowers. Most species are perennial, but Rudbeckia. hirta and all the showy cultivars are biennial, growing only leaves and stems the first season and blooming the following year.

Best planted in groups of three or more they come into flower in mid August and last through to October. Best colour is achieved in full sun.. . . . .364011236105!]0000000000000009783314147310!]