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. Dig in plenty of compost before planting, water in well, and mulch to keep roots cool.
Watering & feeding
Goldsturm Black-eyed Susan does best with regular, moderate watering. Refresh mulch and provide a modest balanced feed at the start of spring. During the first growing season, water deeply whenever the upper soil begins to dry, then reduce the frequency as roots establish.
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
Combine Goldsturm Black-eyed Susan with plants that share its preference for regular, moderate watering and cool-temperate climate. Use an odd-numbered group where space allows, or repeat it at intervals through a longer bed.
Good to know
It is regarded as non-toxic and pet-safe.
Buying Goldsturm Black-eyed Susan
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