Black-eyed susan 'Giggling Smileyz' (Rudbeckia hirta 'Giggling Smileyz')

Black-eyed susan 'Giggling Smileyz'

Also known as: English bull's eye 'Giggling Smileyz', Gloriosa daisy 'Giggling Smileyz'

This cultivar came from a cross between the Echinacea and the Rudbeckia. It was created to take the best of both plants and combine them into one: taking the beauty of the Rudbeckia and the hardiness and long blooming season of the Echinacea. The black-eyed susan 'Giggling Smileyz' is a fast, vigorous grower while also remaining compact and tidy as it grows.

Scientific classification

Asters bellflowers fanflowers and allies

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Annual

Lifespan

Semi-evergreen

Leaf type

20 - 35 ℃

Ideal Temperature

Care Guide for Black-eyed susan 'Giggling Smileyz'

Twice per week

Water

Full sun

Sunlight

20 - 35 ℃

Ideal Temperature

Water: Black-eyed susan 'Giggling Smileyz' thrives in North American prairie-like environments with moderate moisture. It's drought-tolerant but prefers evenly moist soil, needing consistent watering twice a week. Typically grown outdoors in full sun, it benefits from rainwater, enhancing flowering during its growing season.

Pruning: Black-eyed susan 'Giggling Smileyz' has vibrant yellow petals with a dark center. Prune in early spring and late spring to enhance growth and blooms. Remove dead stems and spent flowers to promote longevity and prevent disease, while thinning improves air circulation and plant vigor.

Propagation: Black-eyed susan 'Giggling Smileyz' is a resilient perennial with vibrant flowers. For propagation, sow seeds in sunny, well-draining soil, lightly covered. Keep soil moist until seedlings establish. Thinning may be required for optimal growth, and black-eyed susan 'Giggling Smileyz' can self-seed when mature, facilitating natural garden propagation.

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