Rudbeckia fulgida var. sullivantii 'Goldsturm' is a long-established black-eyed Susan, covered in golden-yellow daisies with dark brown centres from late summer into autumn. It is a reliable border perennial that spreads slowly into generous clumps.
- Flowers: golden-yellow petals around a dark cone, from late summer into autumn
- Habit: clump-forming perennial with dark green, slightly rough leaves
- Pollinators: a recognised nectar plant, attractive to bees and butterflies
- Position: full sun or light shade, in soil that does not dry out completely
- Pack: supplied as 6 young plants in 11cm pots, each about 15-25cm tall
Plant in spring or early autumn, about 40cm apart, in a sunny spot with soil that holds some moisture, and water well until established. Mulch in spring and cut back the old stems in late winter or early spring. Clumps can be divided every few years.
Supplied as young plants in growing pots, shipped directly from our partner growers. Plants are living products, so size and shape can vary slightly from the photo.
At a Glance
- Type: outdoor garden plant
- Pack: 6 plants
- Height: approx. 15-25 cm as supplied
- Pot: Ø11 cm nursery pot
- Light: full sun or partial shade
- Delivery: free delivery across Ireland and 24 more EU countries (5–8 working days), covered by our healthy-arrival guarantee
- Sun or shade
- Full sun, Partial shade
- Height
- 0.5-1 m
- Spread
- 0.1-0.5 m
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Flowers
- Summer, Autumn
- Time to maturity
- 2-5 years
- Exposure
- Sheltered, Exposed
- Aspect
- West, South, East
- Hardiness (RHS)
- H6 (to about -15 °C)
Sources:
Ranges come from the RHS Plant Finder and PFAF. They show what each plant tolerates; local conditions vary.
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Typical Delivery Times
Ireland and all EU destinations — 5–8 working days
Delivery times are estimates and may vary based on local conditions.