Rudbeckia Fulgida Early Bird Gold | 9cm Pot

A brand new rudbeckia with a much longer flowering season. Position: full sun or partial shade Soil: moderately fertile, preferably heavy but well-drained soil Rate of growth: average Flowering period: June to October Hardiness: fully hardy A breakthrough in breeding has resulted in this wonderful plant, which will start to flower up to 2 months earlier than its parent R. Goldsturm. First discovered by a grower in Plaquemine, Louisiana, it made its debut throughout Europe in 2011. The most intriguing thing about this variant is that it is not dependent on the length of the day to induce flowering. Therefore it is possible for it to start flowering in early summer and not finish until mid to late autumn – an impressive feat we’re sure you will agree! Garden care: Lift and divide congested colonies in autumn or spring. Support with ring stakes or brushwood well before the flowers appear.