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Herbaceous Perennial

Rudbeckia fulgida var. sullivantii 'Goldsturm'
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coneflower 'Goldsturm'

A herbaceous perennial forming a clump to 60cm in height, with erect stems bearing narrowly ovate leaves and dark-eyed, deep yellow flowers to 12cm across

Synonyms
Echinacea 'Yellow Storm'
Rudbeckia 'Goldsturm'
see moreRudbeckia fulgida var. deamii 'Goldsturm'
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Size
Ultimate height
0.5–1 metres
Time to ultimate height
2–5 years
Ultimate spread
0.1–0.5 metres
Growing conditions
Chalk
Clay
Loam
Moisture
Moist but well–drained
pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Colour & scent
StemFlowerFoliageFruit
Spring Green
Summer Brown Yellow Green
Autumn Brown Yellow Green
Winter
Position
  • Full sun
  • Partial shade
Aspect

West–facing or South–facing or East–facing

Exposure
Exposed or Sheltered
Hardiness
H6
Botanical details
Family
Asteraceae
Native to the UK
No
Foliage
Deciduous
Habit
Clump forming
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

Name status

Accepted

How to grow

Cultivation

Grow in humus rich, moist but well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade. Able to tolerate drought once established. See rudbeckia cultivation for further advice

Propagation

Propagate by division in spring or autumn

Suggested planting locations and garden types
  • Prairie planting
  • Cottage and informal garden
  • Flower borders and beds
  • Cut flowers
Pruning

Deadhead regularly. Can be cut back in autumn, though stems and seedheads persist well and can provide structure in winter

Pests

May be susceptible to aphids and slugs

Diseases

May be susceptible to powdery mildews

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