An award-winning black-eyed Susan smothered in golden-yellow daisies with dark cones from summer to autumn. Reliable, long-flowering and a feast for bees, butterflies and finches.
At a glance
- Plant type: Perennial
- Mature size: 60 cm H × 50 cm W
- Aspect: full sun and part shade or morning sun
- Water: regular, moderate watering
- Frost: hardy
- Maintenance: low maintenance
- Origin: Exotic
About Goldsturm Black-eyed Susan
Botanically, Rudbeckia fulgida 'Goldsturm' is a fast-growing perennial in the Asteraceae family. It reaches around 60 cm tall and 50 cm wide at maturity, with deciduous foliage. Yellow flowers appear for much of the year.
Where to grow Goldsturm Black-eyed Susan
Goldsturm Black-eyed Susan suits cool-temperate, warm-temperate and Mediterranean climates and grows best in full sun and part shade or morning sun. It is frost hardy and shrugs off cold winters. It also is an award-winning selection.
Soil & planting
Goldsturm Black-eyed Susan does best in free-draining and clay soil. Plant into well-prepared ground, firm the soil around the roots and water deeply to settle it in.
Watering & feeding
Goldsturm Black-eyed Susan is regular, moderate watering. A feed in spring with a balanced fertiliser keeps growth strong. In its first year, water deeply once or twice a week to settle the roots in, then taper off as it establishes.
Pruning & care
Prune Goldsturm Black-eyed Susan after flowering to keep it compact and encourage the next flush of blooms. Overall it is low maintenance.
Using Goldsturm Black-eyed Susan in the garden
Goldsturm Black-eyed Susan earns its place for feeding bees and pollinators, attracting butterflies, drawing nectar-feeding birds into the garden and cut flowers for the vase.
Companion planting & design
For a cohesive, low-care bed, pair Goldsturm Black-eyed Susan with other plants that enjoy the same regular, moderate watering and cool-temperate climate. Repeat it through a border to tie the planting together and give a sense of rhythm.
Good to know
It is regarded as non-toxic and pet-safe.
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