Goldsturm
Compact, well-known perennial with rich golden yellow flowers and a long flowering season.
When to plant Rudbeckia in Liverpool
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 Liverpool · last frost ≈ 16 Apr
| Activity | January | February | March | April | May | June | July | August | September | October | November | December |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Plant out | No | No | Yes | Yes | No | No | No | No | No | No | No | No |
Growing guide
What to do through the growing season
01
Plant Out
17 Mar to 30 AprPlant young plants around 17th March - 30th April 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
17 Mar to 28 May Dates as each sowing reaches this stageKeep the soil evenly moist from 17th March through 28th May while the roots settle. Water at the base in dry spells, especially in containers, but avoid leaving the compost sodden.
03
Deadhead Flowers
31 May to 12 NovStart deadheading from 31st May and keep going until 12th November. Remove faded blooms back to a side shoot or leaf joint to keep the plant flowering for longer.
04
Cut Back Stems
12 Nov to 12 DecAfter flowering finishes, cut back tired stems from 12th November to 12th December. 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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