Rudbeckia fulgida 'Goldsturm'
'Goldsturm' Black-eyed Susan
'Goldsturm' Black-eyed Susan
Exposure
- Sun
- Partial sun
- Partial shade
Rusticity
Bloom time
- July
- August
- September
- Bright yellow flowers with brown-black centers
- Bushy and compact habit
- Abundant flowers
- Attracts pollinators
- Pest resistant
Rudbeckia fulgida 'Goldsturm', a robust and vibrant perennial that blooms profusely all summer long. Its golden flowers, resembling miniature suns, will attract butterflies and bees, adding life and movement to your garden.
Characteristics
- Form: Upright and bushy.
- Flowers: Large golden daisies with a dark brown centre. Abundant flowering from July to September.
- Foliage: Dark green, rough, and lance-shaped.
- Mature size: 50 to 60 cm in height and 40 to 50 cm in width.
- Hardiness: Zone 3 (withstands temperatures down to -40°C).
- Sunlight: Full sun for optimal flowering. Tolerates partial shade, but with less abundant flowering.
- Soil: Prefers well-drained soil, but adapts to a variety of soils, even poor or dry ones.
Where to plant and use
Rudbeckia 'Goldsturm' looks stunning in combination with grasses, coneflowers, asters, or verbena. It is perfect for:
- Beds and borders: In groups or mixed with other perennials.
- Cottage gardens: For a natural and wild effect.
- Borders: Structure and colour throughout the summer.
- Cut flowers: Bring the sunshine indoors.
Growing tips
- Planting: In spring or fall, space plants 30 to 40 cm apart.
- Watering: Regular during dry periods, especially the first year after planting.
- Maintenance: Cut faded flowers to prolong flowering. Cut back the clump in fall or spring.
- Propagation: By division of clumps in spring or fall.
Plant details
Dimensions
Dimensions
Characteristics
Characteristics
Habit:
- Bushy
- Compact
Flowering colours:
- Yellow
- Black
Plant needs
Plant needs
Watering:
- Moderate
Maintenance:
- Easy. Remove spent flowers to prolong flowering and cut back the plant in the fall.
Soil requirement:
- Well-drained soil
Features
Features
Resistance:
- White-tailed deer
- Slugs
- Diseases
Attract:
- Butterflies
- Birds
- Pollinators
Use:
- Clumps
- Borders
- Flowerbeds
- Ornamental meadows
Attribute:
- Abundant flowering
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