Rudbeckia ‘Goldsturm’ is a fabulous hard-working border plant that provides gorgeous colour all the way from summer into early winter, thriving with sunny blooms until the hard frosts descend.
A sun worshipper, these plants love to be in a hot and bright spot and will perform at their absolute best with plenty of blooms in these conditions. Forming a complete cover of stunning flowers, Goldsturm features a rich brown cone in the centre that pollinators instantly flock to. A perfect pollinator plant, beekeepers are sure to favour Goldsturm for attracting a wealth of beneficial bees and butterflies to every type of gardens.
Awarded with the prestigious RHS award of Garden Merit, this Rudbeckia has been trialled and tested by experts and proven to be a fantastic performer year after year in UK gardens. Due to being winter hardy and totally frost proof, Goldsturm will remerge year after year, growing bigger and better for many years to come.
From the very base of the ground to the tip of the tallest flowers, these plants grow between two and three feet tall with a spread of two foot. Goldsturms can either be planted individually or in an equilateral triangle shape with two feet spacing for a truly impactful clump.
From July all the way to early November, Goldsturm shines with a flash of sublime golden yellow tones. Once fully established in your garden, you’ll be relieved that they’re a permanent feature as they’re that much of a remarkable showstopping plant.
The epitome of sunshine, Rudbeckia Goldsturm is the ideal plant for gardeners wishing to prolong the bursts of summertime colour into the bleak winter months.
How to Plant Rudbeckia ‘Goldsturm’
For best results grow in moist, fertile soil that drains well, or in pots in good quality compost, in full sun or semi shade.
If planting out, prepare the soil in advance by digging over and removing any weeds. Incorporate some well-rotted manure to enrich the soil if necessary.
Knock the plant from its container and look at the roots – if they are circling around the compost, it is best to tease them out. To do this, push your fingers into the root ball along the bottom edge and pull. Do this in a couple of places. This should encourage the roots to spread into the surrounding soil.
Next use a trowel or spade to create a hole just deep and wide enough to set in the root ball – the aim is to bury just the roots, leaving the bases of the stems (when in growth in summer) or the shoots (in spring) above ground.
Firm back around the soil, using your hand for small clumps and your heel on larger areas. Water in well to settle the soil and prevent it from drying out.
How to Care For Rudbeckia ‘Goldsturm’
Rudbeckia Goldsturm are easy to care for and require minimum attention. Simply keep the plants well-watered and remove faded flowers to encourage further blooms.
Lift and divide congested clumps in autumn or spring. Cut back immediately after flowering and a second flush of blooms may follow in the autumn
