'Goldsturm' Black-eyed Susan

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.