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- Variety Info
- Sowing Info
- Growing Info
Variety Info
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.
Sowing Info
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.
Sprouts in: 10-15 days
Plant Seeds (Depth): Press into surface
Space Seeds: A group of 3 seeds every 12"-24"
Thinning: When 1"-2" tall, thin to 1 every 12"-24"
Growing Info
Harvesting: For longest vase life, harvest flowers in the morning, choosing those that have just unfurled all their petals and change vase water often.
Special Care: Deadhead (remove spent blossoms) to extend the blooming period. Mulch heavily in fall after plant has gone dormant.
- Sam L.Rated 4 out of 5 starsAug 1, 2025Very colorful
These black eyed Susan's are very colorful. Just blooming now (late July). Kind of slow starters, and a few of my little sprouts didn't make it. But the ones that survived are very nice with plenty of buds and more on the way.
Which best describes you as a gardener? IntermediateEGEpic GardeningAug 4, 2025Hey Sam,
What a pretty color! Black-eyed Susans can definitely be slow starters, but it sounds like the ones that made it through are really thriving with plenty of buds and more blooms on the way. Keep on growing 🌻️
- Cheryl L. T.Verified BuyerRated 5 out of 5 starsApr 29, 2026The Cherry is very cheery
I got about 70 percent germination. I needed to start indoors and they took off nicely.
Which best describes you as a gardener? IntermediateEGEpic GardeningMay 3, 2026Hey Cheryl,
We love to hear your Cherry Brandy Black-Eyed Susan Seeds gave you such great results with 70% germination! Starting them indoors was a smart move and we're so happy they took off nicely for you. Your title "The Cherry is very cheery" totally made us smile! You're in for such a treat when those stunning flowers start opening up with their rich, warm tones and classic black centers. Keep on growing 🌻️
- Kelly A.Verified BuyerRated 5 out of 5 starsApr 29, 2026Love these especially the color!
Packaging is top notch! Still waiting for them to bloom, but. Seeds popped right on time.
Which best describes you as a gardener? ProfessionalEGEpic GardeningMay 3, 2026Hey Kelly,
We're so happy to hear you love the Cherry Brandy color - it's absolutely one of our favorites too! We're thrilled the packaging met your expectations and that your seeds germinated right on schedule. You're going to be blown away when those gorgeous Cherry Brandy blooms start appearing. Your patience is going to pay off big time when you see those beautiful flowers brightening up your garden! Keep on growing 🌻️
- Shannon M.Verified BuyerRated 5 out of 5 starsApr 28, 2026very successful!
These germinated quickly and developed into many good sized seedlings I've been able to pluck and pot on in many places. I can't wait to see them bloom.
Which best describes you as a gardener? IntermediateEGEpic GardeningMay 7, 2026Hey Shannon,
We love hearing that your garden is doing so well! It’s wonderful to know that our Cherry Brandy Black-Eyed Susan Seeds are a part of that success. It sounds like you've been busy potting them in various spots throughout your landscape—they are going to look stunning once they really take off.
We would absolutely love to see photos when everything is fully grown in! Thank you so much for sharing your growing success with us, and we're happy to be a small part of it. Happy gardening! Keep on growing 🌻️
- Kathy D.Verified BuyerRated 1 out of 5 starsApr 20, 2026Disappointed
Tried seeds.... Very poor germination.
Which best describes you as a gardener? IntermediateEGEpic GardeningMay 3, 2026Hey Kathy,
Thank you so much for taking the time to share your thoughts in a review. I've reached out to you via email to offer assistance. Your feedback is invaluable to us, and we are committed to ensuring your experience is positive. Thank you once again for your input. Keep on growing 🌻️
