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Rudbeckia f. Goldsturm / 2L
Rudbeckia fulgida var. sullivantii 'Goldsturm'
Confirmed format: 2 Litre Pot
Plant Highlights: Masses of golden-yellow daisy flowers with dark brown centres • Long flowering season from late summer into autumn • Attractive to bees, butterflies and other pollinating insects • Reliable, upright, clump-forming herbaceous perennial • Outstanding for borders, prairie planting and cut flowers
Overview
Rudbeckia fulgida var. sullivantii 'Goldsturm' is a dependable late-summer flowering perennial, producing a profusion of rich golden-yellow blooms with prominent dark brown centres. Flowering from late summer well into autumn, it provides valuable colour when many other garden plants begin to fade. Its upright, clump-forming habit makes it a superb choice for mixed borders, prairie-style planting and wildlife-friendly gardens. The long-lasting flowers are also excellent for cutting, bringing vibrant colour indoors.
Why We Love It
We love 'Goldsturm' for its dependable, late-season display of golden-yellow blooms that brighten borders well into autumn, alongside its exceptional value for pollinators and cut flower arrangements.
Plant Details
| Botanical Name | Rudbeckia fulgida var. sullivantii 'Goldsturm' |
|---|---|
| Common Name | Black-eyed Susan |
| Plant Type | Herbaceous perennial |
| Flower Colour | Golden yellow with dark brown centre |
| Flower Form | Daisy flowers |
| Flowering Season | Late summer to autumn |
| Foliage | Mid-green deciduous foliage |
| Growth Habit | Upright, clump-forming |
| Mature Height | Approx. 60 cm to 75 cm |
| Mature Spread | Approx. 45 cm to 60 cm |
| Hardiness | RHS H6 (−20°C to −15°C). |
Growing Guide
| Position & Light | Plant in full sun in fertile, well-drained soil. |
|---|---|
| Soil & Moisture | Performs best where the soil retains some moisture but does not become waterlogged. |
| Watering & Mulching | Water during prolonged dry periods while establishing, and apply a mulch in spring to help conserve moisture and improve soil structure. |
| Deadheading & Pruning | Remove spent flowers to encourage continued blooming, or leave some seed heads in place to provide winter interest before cutting back. Cut stems back to ground level in late autumn after flowering, or leave seed heads standing through winter for added garden structure before tidying in early spring. |
| Maintenance | Divide established clumps every few years if they become crowded to maintain vigour. |
Perfect For
- Borders
- Prairie-style planting
- Wildlife gardens
- Cut flowers
Good to Know
- Although listed under Plants / Shrub in store categories, Rudbeckia 'Goldsturm' is a herbaceous perennial that dies back in winter and regrows each spring.
- The open flowers are attractive to bees, butterflies and other pollinating insects.
Product Information
| Supplied Format | Supplied in a 2-litre pot |
|---|---|
| Plant Type | Herbaceous perennial that dies back in winter and regrows each spring |
| Flowering Period | Long-flowering variety providing colour from late summer into autumn |
| Best Uses | Ideal for sunny borders, naturalistic planting and cut flower gardens |
Growing & care
- Plant type
- perennial
- Position & light
- Full sun
- Watering
- moderate
- Soil & drainage
- Well drained· Moist
- Mature size
- 60cm high· 45cm wide
- Flowering
- Late summer to autumn· Yellow· Brown· Multicolour
- Foliage
- deciduous
Useful to know
Good for bordersPollinator friendly
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