Pruning guide
How to prune indian summer black-eyed susan
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Pruning indian summer black-eyed susan — FAQ
When should I prune indian summer black-eyed susan?
Deadhead throughout summer and autumn; cut back in late autumn or early spring. Remove spent flower heads by cutting the stem back to a leaf node or side shoot. At season's end, cut all growth to a few inches above the base. Collect seed before cutting back if you wish to self-sow next year.
How often does indian summer black-eyed susan need pruning?
Deadhead regularly in season; full cut-back once annually. Indian Summer black-eyed Susan is a large-flowered Rudbeckia hirta cultivar often grown as an annual or short-lived perennial. Deadheading spent flowers throughout the season prolongs blooming. If grown as a perennial, cut plants back to the basal rosette in late autumn or early spring. Seed heads left standing attract birds.
How do you prune indian summer black-eyed susan?
Remove spent flower heads by cutting the stem back to a leaf node or side shoot. At season's end, cut all growth to a few inches above the base. Collect seed before cutting back if you wish to self-sow next year.