Overview

Rudbeckia fulgida 'Goldsturm' is a upright perennial in the genus Rudbeckia, part of the Asteraceae family, with green foliage. Rudbeckia fulgida 'Goldsturm' grows best in full sun, and tolerates well-drained soils and neutral and slightly acidic pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H5. Suggested uses include borders, wildflower gardens and cut flowers. It is native to Florida, Illinois, Texas, Wisconsin, West Virginia, Alabama, Maryland and Missouri.

About

Rudbeckia fulgida 'Goldsturm' is a perennial in the Asteraceae that produces clear yellow, daisy-like flowers with dark central disks from July to October. It grows in open, south-facing sites and favours full sun and well-drained soil. The cultivar tolerates neutral to slightly acidic soils with moderate moisture. It is classed H5, meaning it is generally hardy across the UK.

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About the genus

Rudbeckia is a plant genus in the Asteraceae or composite family. Rudbeckia flowers feature a prominent, raised central disc in black, brown shades of green, and in-between tones, giving rise to their familiar common names of coneflowers and black-eyed-susans. All are native to North America, and many species are cultivated in gardens for their showy yellow or gold flower heads that bloom in mid to late summer.

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In the garden

Rudbeckia fulgida 'Goldsturm' (Black-eyed Susan) is a perennial member of the Asteraceae native to parts of eastern North America including Florida, Illinois, Texas and Wisconsin. The cultivar is valued for its long season of yellow, daisy-like blooms with dark centres, which carry from July through to October. Position the plant in a south-facing, open spot where it will receive full sun; a well-drained soil is important and it prefers neutral to slightly acidic conditions. Moderate soil moisture suits it best rather than waterlogged ground, and the H5 hardiness rating indicates it is hardy in most UK gardens when given a sunny, sheltered aspect. Use 'Goldsturm' at the front or middle of herbaceous borders, in wildflower or meadow-style plantings, and for cutting—the stems supply blooms that work well in vases. Its extended flowering period makes it particularly useful for filling gaps in summer borders and for supplying cut flowers through early autumn.

Growing conditions

Best soil and position for Rudbeckia

Sunlight

full sun

Soil type

well-drained

Soil pH

neutral, slightly acidic

Soil moisture

moderate

Aspect

south-facing

Exposure

open

UK hardiness

H5

Plant details

Rudbeckia fulgida 'Goldsturm' size, habit and characteristics

Plant type

perennial

Habit

Upright

Foliage

Green

Suggested uses

borders, wildflower gardens, cut flowers

Native to

Florida, Illinois, Texas, Wisconsin, West Virginia, Alabama, Maryland, Missouri

Care notes

Pruning and caring for Rudbeckia fulgida 'Goldsturm'

Cultivation

Plant in spring or autumn; prefers well-drained soil; deadhead to prolong flowering

Pruning

Cut back after flowering to encourage bushiness

Propagation

division, seed

Pest resistance

Slugs, Snails, Aphids

Disease resistance

Powdery mildew

Frequently asked questions

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