Overview

Rudbeckia laciniata 'Golden Glow' is a perennial in the genus Rudbeckia, part of the Asteraceae family. It typically grows around 2.4 m tall. Rudbeckia laciniata 'Golden Glow' grows best in full sun, and tolerates most soils. Its UK hardiness is rated H7. It is native to North America.

About

Rudbeckia laciniata 'Golden Glow' is a tall herbaceous perennial in the Asteraceae that reaches about 2.4 m. It produces flowerheads with pale yellow rays surrounding greenish-yellow centres from July to October. The leaves are usually deeply divided and the plant favours moist, well-drained conditions. Fully hardy in the UK (H7), it suits open, sunny sites.

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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 laciniata 'Golden Glow' is a North American perennial in the Asteraceae, noted for its height and late-summer display. Flowerheads of pale yellow rays with greenish-yellow discs appear from July to October, providing colour into autumn on stems that can reach about 2.4 m. It spreads from a persistent rootstock and produces multiple flowering stems each year. Plant in a sunny spot where soil remains moist but drains freely; it tolerates sandy, loamy and clay soils. Positioning in full sun encourages the best flowering and stronger stems. It is rated H7 for the UK, which means it tolerates the coldest British winters, and the USDA hardiness range 3–7 indicates it will withstand frosts in much of temperate climates. Give Rudbeckia laciniata 'Golden Glow' room at the rear of a mixed border, beside streams or in large naturalistic drifts where its height can form a vertical backdrop. The greenish centres remain noticeable later in the season, so allow some stems to remain into autumn for structure and colour contrast.

Growing conditions

Best soil and position for Rudbeckia

Sunlight

Full sun

Soil type

Sandy, Loamy, Clay

Soil moisture

Moist but well-drained

UK hardiness

H7

Plant details

Rudbeckia laciniata 'Golden Glow' size, habit and characteristics

Plant type

perennial

Height

2.4 m

Native to

North America

Frequently asked questions

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