About
A vigorous, clump-forming herbaceous perennial to 2m, with brancing stems bearing lobed leaves. From late summer to autumn it produces fully double, golden-yellow flowers to 7cm across; these are good for cutting.
About the genus
Rudbeckia may be annuals, biennials or rhizomatous herbaceous perennials, with simple or pinnately divided leaves and large daisy-like flower-heads with yellow or orange rays surrounding a prominent conical disk
Growing conditions
SunlightFull sun
Soil typeChalk, Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil pHAcid, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil moistureMoist but well-drained
AspectEast-facing, South-facing, West-facing
ExposureSheltered
UK hardinessH6
Plant details
Plant typeHerbaceous Perennial
HabitClump forming
FoliageDeciduous
Height1.5-2.5 metres
Spread0.5-1 metres
Time to full height2-5 years
Suggested usesCottage and informal garden, City and courtyard gardens, Coastal, Patio and container plants, Wildlife gardens
Care notes
CultivationGrow in moderately fertile soil that does not dry out. Will tolerate light shade but flowering is best in full sun. This tall variety is inclined to flop, so pinch out the shoots in early summer to promote strong and bushy growth, or provide support. See rudbeckia cultivation
PruningCut old stems back to ground level in early spring
PropagationPropagate by division
Pest resistanceMay be susceptible to aphids
Disease resistanceMay be susceptible to Powdery mildews