Rudbeckia fulgida var. sullivantii Goldsturm Seeds - Black-eyed Susan

Rudbeckia Goldsturm is a perennial plant known for its hardiness and ease of cultivation.

Native to the United States, Rudbeckia fulgida var. sullivantii Goldsturm is distinguished by its medium size, being 60 cm shorter than the type species (which reaches a height of 100 cm) and its abundant blooms.

The foliage consists of a clump of lanceolate, toothed, dark green leaves from which rise sturdy, branched flower stems. The stems bear leaves that get smaller, the closer they are placed to their tips.

The flowers of Rudbeckias are large solitary daisies (pseudanthia) with prominent black centres and bright yellow corollas. The long petals are regularly arranged around the centre of the flower, giving it an impressive average diameter of 13 cm. The large number of flowers which renew themselves continuously from July to October, form a blooming mass that ripples with each passing breeze. This flowerbed is a source of fresh flowers for the making of bouquets.

At the end of summer, the yellow petals fade and fall, while the cone-shaped centre of the flowers dries and mummifies. Flower can also be picked at this stage and incorporated into a dried flower bouquet.

The Rudbeckia Goldsturm is very hardy and likes sunny or partially shaded situations. It thrives in rich, heavy, moist soil as long it is well-drained. Its rhizomatous roots allow its clumps to grow and fill out quickly.

Ecological benefit : All summer long, the melliferous flowers of the Rudbeckias attract pollinating insects and butterflies to your garden. This is a good way to improve the ecosystem of your garden and to promote the production of fruit and vegetables in your vegetable garden. In autumn, you will be able to admire the incessant ballet of birds that come to feed on the mature seeds they find in the heart of the dried flowers.