Goldsturm
Compact, well-known perennial with rich golden yellow flowers and a long flowering season.
When to plant Rudbeckia in Cardiff
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 Cardiff · average last frost around 22 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
23 Mar to 6 MayPlant young plants around 23rd March - 6th 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
23 Mar to 3 Jun Dates as each sowing reaches this stageKeep the soil evenly moist from 23rd March through 3rd June while the roots settle. Water at the base in dry spells, especially in containers, but avoid leaving the compost sodden.
03
Deadhead Flowers
6 Jun to 28 OctStart deadheading from 6th June and keep going until 28th October. Remove faded blooms back to a side shoot or leaf joint to keep the plant flowering for longer.
04
Cut Back Stems
28 Oct to 27 NovAfter flowering finishes, cut back tired stems from 28th October to 27th 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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