Rudbeckia hirta Cappuccino


Gold Medal Approved Novelty

In 2003 Rudbeckia hirta 'Prairie Sun' captured Fleuroselect Gold. 'Maya' followed suit in 2005. Now 'Cappuccino' joins this proud parade of Gold Medal winning Rudbeckia hirta varieties. This time around the Fleuroselect judges gave raving reviews on various aspects of this notable novelty. Besides being semi-tall and uniform, Rudbeckia hirta 'Cappuccino' is strong, vigorous and has good basal branching. Since it is also programmable, this variety is bound to be embraced by the grower market. The retail market will also welcome 'Cappuccino' for its impressive overall garden performance. This tetraploid variety will produce large bronze-brown coloured blooms for an extended period of time and delight the consumer.

Use

Rudbeckia hirta 'Cappuccino' is a versatile plant that is ideal for creating dazzling focal points in borders and flowerbeds or containers where it they will add height, colour and interest. This reliable summertime bloomer will provide bright splashes of colour in a mixed perennial border or porch planter. Being drought-tolerant; this plant is suitable for xeriscaping. It is also attractive to bees, butterflies and birds.

Market Value

This favourite summertime flower is easy to grow and regular deadheading will further prolong the blooming period.

Background Information

Rudbeckia hirta belongs to the Asteraceae/Compositae family and goes by the common names of black-eyed Susan, gloriosa daisy or yellow oxeye daisy. There are about 25 species of Rudbeckia, all native to North America. Black-eyed Susans grow in prairies, dry fields, open woods and along road shoulders.

Technical information

Novelty Characteristic:
Tetraploid, consequently longer flowering period
Colour:
Bronze-brown
Flower:
Single with a diameter of 15 cm
Flowering Period:
June to October
Type:
Annual, open pollinated, tetraploid
Use:
Bedding plant
Seed:
1800 seeds per gram
Plant:
Height 80 cm, spread 50 cm, bushy plant form with large, oval shaped dark green leaves
Growing:

Sow at 20°C in March, keeping humidity low. Grow at 16°C transplanting after 5 weeks.

Planting:
Plant out in mid May. 40 cm x 40 cm apart in a sunny spot

Registration details

Breeder:
HM.CLAUSE/NARIC Fruitculture Research Institute
Entry number:
35/05
Protection Period:
20 years
Expiry Date:
2025-12-31