Botanical name
Rudbeckia fulgida var sullivantii ‘Goldsturm’
Other names
Coneflower ‘Goldsturm’, Black-eyed Susan, Echinacea ‘Yellow Storm, Rudbeckia fulgida var. deamii ‘Goldsturm’, Rudbeckia ‘Goldsturm’
Genus
Rudbeckia
Variety or Cultivar
‘Goldsturm’ _ ‘Goldsturm’ is a clump-forming, herbaceous perennial with erect stems bearing narrowly ovate, rough, dark green leaves and, in summer and autumn, deep yellow flowers with dark central disks.
Foliage
Deciduous
Habit
Clump-forming, Upright
Awards
RHS AGM (Award of Garden Merit)
Flower
Brown, Yellow in Summer; Yellow, Brown in Autumn
Foliage
Green in Summer; Green in Autumn
HOW TO CARE
Watch out for
Pests
Generally pest free.
Diseases
Generally disease free.
General care
Propagation methods
Division, Seed
Rudbeckia fulgida var sullivantii ‘Goldsturm’ (Black-eyed Susan) will reach a height of 1m and a spread of 0.5m after 2-5 years.
Suggested uses
Cottage/Informal, Flower Arranging, Beds and borders, Low Maintenance, Prairie planting
Cultivation
Grow in moderately fertile, free-draining soil in a sunny or lightly shaded position.
Soil type
Chalky, Clay, Loamy
Soil drainage
Moist but well-drained, Well-drained
Soil pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Light
Partial Shade, Full Sun
Aspect
South, East, West
Exposure
Exposed, Sheltered
