Rudbeckia fulgida 'GoldBlitz'
black-eyed Susan 'GoldBlitz'
A bushy, clump-forming perennial, to around 60cm high, with branching stems and oval-shaped, coarsely toothed green leaves. Daisy-like flowers, with narrow, golden yellow petals and dark brown central cones, are produced from mid summer to early autumn. This cultivar comes into flower slightly earlier than other varieties
Size
Ultimate height
0.5–1 metresTime to ultimate height
2–5 yearsUltimate spread
0.1–0.5 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Moist but well–drainedpH
Acid, Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | Green | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | Yellow | Green | ||
| Autumn | Yellow | Green | ||
| Winter |
Position
- Full sun
- Partial shade
Aspect
East–facing or South–facing or West–facing
Exposure
Exposed or Sheltered Hardiness
H6Botanical details
- Family
- Asteraceae
- Native to GB / Ireland
- No
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Habit
- Clump forming, Bushy
- 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
Unresolved
How to grow
Cultivation
Grow in moderately fertile, evenly moist soil; plants have some tolerance for drought once established. Flowering is best in full sun. Divide every 3-5 years to maintain vigour. See rudbeckia cultivation for more detailed advice
Propagation
Propagate by division of established clumps in autumn or spring
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- Cottage and informal garden
- Prairie planting
- Wildlife gardens
- Coastal
- City and courtyard gardens
- Patio and container plants
- Wildflower meadow
- Cut flowers
- Flower borders and beds
Pruning
Deadhead regularly. Can be cut back in autumn, though stems and seedheads persist well and can provide structure in winter
Pests
Diseases
May be susceptible to powdery mildews
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