Rudbeckia fulgida Goldsturm

Rudbeckia fulgida 'Goldsturm' is a melliferous perennial plant that is a "must-have" for any garden. Vigorous and highly decorative, it is adorned with large lemon-yellow flowers. The daisy-like flowers bloom from July to October, and even November in mild climates. 

Rudbeckia belongs to the Asteraceae family. This beautiful perennial is native to the northern United States. It grows in the wild in various locations such as meadows, dry fields, or open forests. Its remarkable adaptability (intense heat, severe cold, and acute drought) coupled with exceptional flowering makes it a plant with star quality.

Both an architectural plant and an accent plant, it quickly structures your flower beds with its compact and rounded habit, while also offering ornamental charm. Its beautiful lanceolate dark green foliage, perched on long and sturdy stems about 60cm (24in) high, contrasts with its large bright yellow flowers that are about 1cm (4in) wide and have a conical brown centre.

Hardy and disease resistant, this easy-to-grow perennial requires very little maintenance (simply prune the faded flowers in early November). It only needs ordinary, even dry, soil with a tendency towards limestone, as long as it is well-drained and exposed to sunny conditions.

Take advantage of the strong presence of 'Goldsturm' by planting it with short-lived flowering plants in a mixed-border in the spirit of cottage gardens. Choose varieties with softer, almost pastel shades to calm or even tame its conquering yellow. Positioned in the background, it will have a beautiful effect with English roses ('Winchester Cathedral', 'Eglantine'), garlands of lianas ('Clematis Grace'), perennials (Artemisia 'Silver Queen', white valerian, Agastache rugosa 'Alabaster', and bergamot), and dahlia bulbs (varieties 'Bishop of Dover' and 'Bishop of Leicester').