Cheerful and easy-care, Rudbeckia ‘Claire Orange’ lights up the garden with masses of golden-orange daisy-like blooms held on sturdy, compact plants. Long-flowering and sun-loving, it thrives in the hot Western Cape climate and becomes drought tolerant once established. Perfect for beds, borders, and containers, it also doubles as an excellent cut flower, bringing its sunny charm indoors.
Plant in full sun with well-drained soil enriched with compost. Water regularly while establishing, then reduce as the plant becomes more drought-hardy in Cape Town’s summer. Feed lightly in spring to encourage vigorous growth and continuous flowering. Deadhead spent blooms to prolong the display. Mulch around the base to conserve moisture and suppress weeds.
Rudbeckia ‘Claire Orange’ is often called “Black-eyed Susan” and makes a fantastic pollinator magnet. It's sunny blooms draw bees and butterflies, adding life and movement to your garden.
| Botanical Name | Rudbeckia hirta |
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Growth Expectancy
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60–80cm H x 40–50cm W
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Position
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| Water Smart | Yes (once established) |
| Indigenous | No |
