Rudbeckia Fulgida Var. Sullivantii Goldsturm | 9cm Pot

Large golden-yellow flowerheads. Position: full sun Soil: moderately fertile, preferably heavy but well-drained soil Rate of growth: average Flowering period: August to October Hardiness: fully hardy Large, golden-yellow, daisy-like flowers up to 12cm (5in) across with cone-shaped, blackish-brown centres from August to October. This award-winning black-eyed Susan looks great planted in bold drifts with other late summer-flowering perennials and ornamental grasses. Coping well in a sunny spot, it’s ideal for the middle of a border that doesn’t dry out over summer. Garden care: Lift and divide congested colonies in autumn or spring. Support with ring stakes or brushwood well before the flowers appear.