Rudbeckia 'Henry Eilers'

One of the newest perennials bridging my summer garden over to fall. Seen below in early morning light:

Then again bathed in (soft) late afternoon light:

Purchased for several reasons, chief among them being the cool quilled petals:

plus respectable stature (reaching 5') and lastly, it's late season bloom period.  Like many of you, I've been working ever more consciously toward extending the gardening season by adding early & late season bloomers.  This rudbeckia fit those goals to a "T."  It has only begun to bloom so I'm hoping it continues well into October.

'Henry Eilers' was planted in the new oval bed (where the birdhouse tuteur is located) and I have to say that bed is just now peaking.  Zinnia 'Queen Red Lime' also resides there ~ photos below in the same sequence ~ morning light first:

followed by an afternoon/evening shot:

I started these from seed (purchased once again thru Summer Hill) and I've been really pleased with the coloring & performance.  The last bloom I expect hope to see in this bed is from Leonotis nepetifolia 'Staircase.'   It has reached towering heights (now above the birdhouse perched atop the tuteur) but nary a blossom in sight.  It's an annual so it better get cracking if it wants any time to shine before frost!

After snapping the photos above, I turned to go back inside and couldn't resist sharing this one with you of my back patio:

 or this one of David Austin's 'Crown Princess Margareta' enjoying her third flush of blooms:

'Abraham Darby' is also loaded with buds so the season will end on a very sweet note.

Happy weekend everyone. 

Comments

[Joy]

Kathleen girl how are you !
I have eyed Henry for some time too .. to plant near Herstonne and really have that wow factor together : ) I love your shot of the patio .. the birdhouse and chairs with so many gorgeous flowers is simply beautiful : )
Joy

[Janet, The Queen of Seaford]

I like the Rudbeckia, have seen it before in catalogs...didn't know it got that tall. Wow.
I do like that Zinnia, what a pretty color combo.

[Jennifer]

Kathleen, You are so right that Rudbeckia extends the gardening season. After a month in bloom, mine are only now starting to fade a bit. I have not seen this Rudbeckia 'Henry Eilers' before. I will have to look for it next spring at my local nursery. The Austin rose is just lovely. Enjoy the rest of your weekend!

[Shady Gardener]

Hi Kathleen, If I ever needed a place to run away to - and relax midst a beautiful setting - I'd head your way!!! How are things weather-wise these days? We're enjoying some lovely cool temps!!

[tina]

Henry Eiler is gorgeous!

[Kala]

Beautiful colors and bokeh in the image of Queen Red Lime.

[Racquel]

I planted Henry Eilers last fall and alas he didn't appear this spring. :( Gorgeous photos as always. :)

[sweetbay]

Your flower shots are so beautiful Kathleen. I love the shot of your back patio!