Rudbeckia spp. (Coneflower) - Monthly Plant Care Calendar

Written by Steve Brigham

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As in other climate zones, Rudbeckias generally perform well in coastal Southern California, but may not be as vigorous in areas with cool, foggy summers. Give them a sunny spot in the garden, and water and fertilize regularly for best results.

Here's what you should be doing each month of the year for this plant in Sunset Zones 23 & 24: Find Your Climate Zone.

January - February - March - April - May - June - July - August - September - October - November - December

January

BUY

Buy plants in nurseries or by mail any time they are available.

PLANT

Plant from containers any time.

WATER

Water regularly during dry periods.

PEST/DISEASE INSPECTION

Check for snails and slugs.

TREAT FOR PEST/DISEASE

Remove or treat for snails and slugs if they are a problem.

February

BUY

Buy plants in nurseries or by mail any time they are available.

PLANT

Plant from containers any time.

SOW SEEDS

Sow seeds of annual types in late winter and early spring. Seed may be sown directly in the ground.

WATER

Water regularly during dry periods.

PRUNE

Cut back and clean up established plants to promote new spring growth.

PEST/DISEASE INSPECTION

Check for snails and slugs.

TREAT FOR PEST/DISEASE

Remove or treat for snails and slugs if they are a problem.

TRANSPLANT

If desired, divide and transplant mature clumps in late winter and early spring.

March

BUY

Buy plants in nurseries or by mail any time they are available.

PLANT

Plant from containers any time.

SOW SEEDS

Sow seeds of annual types in late winter and early spring. Seed may be sown directly in the ground.

FERTILIZE

Fertilize regularly during the growing season for maximum growth and bloom.

WATER

Water regularly during dry periods.

PRUNE

Cut back and clean up established plants to promote new spring growth.

MULCH

Mulch to conserve water use.

PEST/DISEASE INSPECTION

Check for snails and slugs.

TREAT FOR PEST/DISEASE

Remove or treat for snails and slugs if they are a problem.

TRANSPLANT

If desired, divide and transplant mature clumps in late winter and early spring.

April

BUY

Buy plants in nurseries or by mail any time they are available.

PLANT

Plant from containers any time.

SOW SEEDS

Sow seeds of annual types in late winter and early spring. Seed may be sown directly in the ground.

FERTILIZE

Fertilize regularly during the growing season for maximum growth and bloom.

WATER

Water regularly during dry periods.

PEST/DISEASE INSPECTION

Check for snails and slugs.

TREAT FOR PEST/DISEASE

Remove or treat for snails and slugs if they are a problem.

TRANSPLANT

If desired, divide and transplant mature clumps in late winter and early spring.

PROPAGATE

Many perennial rudbeckias may be propagated by softwood cuttings taken from new spring growth.

May

BUY

Buy plants in nurseries or by mail any time they are available.

PLANT

Plant from containers any time.

FERTILIZE

Fertilize regularly during the growing season for maximum growth and bloom.

WATER

Water regularly during dry periods.

PEST/DISEASE INSPECTION

Check for snails and slugs.

TREAT FOR PEST/DISEASE

Remove or treat for snails and slugs if they are a problem.

PROPAGATE

Many perennial rudbeckias may be propagated by softwood cuttings taken from new spring growth.

June

BUY

Buy plants in nurseries or by mail any time they are available.

PLANT

Plant from containers any time.

FERTILIZE

Fertilize regularly during the growing season for maximum growth and bloom.

WATER

Water regularly during dry periods.

PRUNE

Cut flowers for bouquets and deadhead spent flowers to promote continued bloom.

MULCH

Mulch to conserve water use.

PEST/DISEASE INSPECTION

Check for snails and slugs.

TREAT FOR PEST/DISEASE

Remove or treat for snails and slugs if they are a problem.

PROPAGATE

Many perennial rudbeckias may be propagated by softwood cuttings taken from new spring growth.

July

BUY

Buy plants in nurseries or by mail any time they are available.

PLANT

Plant from containers any time.

FERTILIZE

Fertilize regularly during the growing season for maximum growth and bloom.

WATER

Water regularly during dry periods.

PRUNE

Cut flowers for bouquets and deadhead spent flowers to promote continued bloom.

PEST/DISEASE INSPECTION

Check for snails and slugs.

TREAT FOR PEST/DISEASE

Remove or treat for snails and slugs if they are a problem.

August

BUY

Buy plants in nurseries or by mail any time they are available.

PLANT

Plant from containers any time.

FERTILIZE

Fertilize regularly during the growing season for maximum growth and bloom.

WATER

Water regularly during dry periods.

PRUNE

Cut flowers for bouquets and deadhead spent flowers to promote continued bloom.

PEST/DISEASE INSPECTION

Check for snails and slugs.

TREAT FOR PEST/DISEASE

Remove or treat for snails and slugs if they are a problem.

September

BUY

Buy plants in nurseries or by mail any time they are available.

PLANT

Plant from containers any time.

FERTILIZE

Fertilize regularly during the growing season for maximum growth and bloom.

WATER

Water regularly during dry periods.

PRUNE

Cut flowers for bouquets and deadhead spent flowers to promote continued bloom.

MULCH

Mulch to conserve water use.

PEST/DISEASE INSPECTION

Check for snails and slugs.

TREAT FOR PEST/DISEASE

Remove or treat for snails and slugs if they are a problem.

October

BUY

Buy plants in nurseries or by mail any time they are available.

PLANT

Plant from containers any time.

FERTILIZE

Fertilize regularly during the growing season for maximum growth and bloom.

WATER

Water regularly during dry periods.

PEST/DISEASE INSPECTION

Check for snails and slugs.

TREAT FOR PEST/DISEASE

Remove or treat for snails and slugs if they are a problem.

November

BUY

v Buy plants in nurseries or by mail any time they are available.

PLANT

Plant from containers any time.

WATER

Water regularly during dry periods.

PEST/DISEASE INSPECTION

Check for snails and slugs.

TREAT FOR PEST/DISEASE

Remove or treat for snails and slugs if they are a problem.

December

BUY

Buy plants in nurseries or by mail any time they are available.

PLANT

Plant from containers any time.

WATER

Water regularly during dry periods.

PEST/DISEASE INSPECTION

Check for snails and slugs.

TREAT FOR PEST/DISEASE

Remove or treat for snails and slugs if they are a problem.

 

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