Goldsturm
Compact, well-known perennial with rich golden yellow flowers and a long flowering season.
When to plant Rudbeckia in Birmingham
Rudbeckia spp.
Hardy border perennial grown for bold yellow and orange daisy flowers. In the UK it flowers well in a sunny, free-draining spot and makes a good cut flower if you keep deadheading through the season.
75 cm · Full Sun · Moderate Water
Calibrated to Birmingham · last frost ≈ 27 Apr
| Activity | January | February | March | April | May | June | July | August | September | October | November | December |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Plant out | No | No | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | No | No | No | No | No | No |
Growing guide
What to do through the growing season
01
Plant Out
28 Mar to 11 MayPlant young plants around 28th March - 11th May in a sunny, free-draining spot. Set them at the same depth they were in the pot, space them apart, and water in thoroughly straight after planting.
02
Water Until Established
28 Mar to 8 Jun Dates as each sowing reaches this stageKeep the soil evenly moist from 28th March through 8th June while the roots settle. Water at the base in dry spells, especially in containers, but avoid leaving the compost sodden.
03
Deadhead Flowers
11 Jun to 30 OctStart deadheading from 11th June and keep going until 30th October. Remove faded blooms back to a side shoot or leaf joint to keep the plant flowering for longer.
04
Cut Back Stems
30 Oct to 29 NovAfter flowering finishes, cut back tired stems from 30th October to 29th November. Leave the crown intact and trim to tidy growth rather than cutting hard into the base.
Suggested varieties
Popular varieties of Rudbeckia to consider
Prairie Sun
Large yellow flowers with a green centre, good for cutting and late colour.
Cherry Brandy
Deep red to burgundy flowers on sturdy stems, often grown as a short-lived perennial or annual in the UK.
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