Rudbeckia fulgida Goldstrum

Rudbeckia fulgida Goldstrum

Why Buy Me?

• Golden yellow flowers
• Tall spikes of flowers
• Late Summer/Autumn colour

Growing Conditions

Light:
Prefers full sun for best flowering. Can tolerate partial shade, but flowering may be reduced.

Soil:
Thrives in moist, well-drained, moderately fertile soil. Tolerates a wide range of soil types, including clay, loam, or sandy soils, provided drainage is adequate. Prefers neutral to slightly acidic pH.

Exposure:
Grows well in both sheltered and exposed locations. Hardy across the UK, withstanding frost and severe winters.

Drought Tolerance:
Moderately drought-tolerant once established. Regular watering promotes better flowering during prolonged dry periods.

Cultivation & Care

Planting Time:
Best planted in spring or early autumn to allow roots to establish before flowering or winter.

Spacing:
Space plants approximately 45–60 cm (18–24 inches) apart. Mature height typically reaches 60–70 cm (24–28 inches) with a similar spread.

Watering & Fertilisation:
Water regularly during dry spells, particularly in the first year. Apply a balanced fertiliser in spring to support vigorous growth and abundant blooms.

Mulching & Pruning:
Mulch in spring with compost or well-rotted manure to conserve moisture and suppress weeds. Deadhead spent blooms to prolong flowering. Cut back stems to ground level in late autumn or after the first frost.

Propagation:
Propagate by division in spring or autumn. Can also be grown from seed, though named cultivars may not come true.

Seasonal Interest

Spring:
Emerges with dark green, lance-shaped leaves, forming a neat clump.

Summer:
From mid- to late summer, produces masses of golden-yellow, daisy-like flowers with prominent black-brown central cones.

Autumn:
Continues flowering into early autumn. Foliage may take on bronze tones before dying back.

Winter:
Deciduous; dies back completely to ground level. Dried seed-heads can provide structural winter interest and food for birds.

Wildlife & Garden Use

Wildlife:
Highly attractive to bees, butterflies, and other pollinators. Seed-heads provide food for birds in winter if left uncut.

Garden Use:
Excellent in perennial borders, prairie-style gardens, and pollinator-friendly plantings. Great for mass planting or as a vibrant focal point in late-summer displays.

Companion Plants:
Pairs well with:

• Echinacea

• Aster (Symphyotrichum)

• Sedum (Hylotelephium)

• Salvia

• Miscanthus or Panicum grasses

Creates bold, colourful combinations with other late-season bloomers and structural plants.

Transform your home and garden with the Rudbeckia fulgida Goldstrum, a must-have for any season. Order online now for quick and easy shopping, or drop by your local Thompson's Branch to explore it up close and get personalised recommendation.