RUDBECKIA HIRTA

Reliable and upright, these half-hardy annuals are easy to grow from seed. They come in a range of heights and colour strains, in orange, red and brown. Grow in sun or part shade in moist but well-drained soil. ✿ H75cm (30in) S45cm (18in). Try ‘Cherokee Sunset’ 99p for 40 seeds from Thompson & Morgan 0333 400 0033; www.thompson-morgan.com