Rudbeckia 'Goldsturm'

Rudbeckia fulgida 'Goldsturm': The Gold Standard

Few perennials have earned their place in the garden quite like Rudbeckia 'Goldsturm'. With its bold, golden-yellow petals and striking black cones, this dependable favourite delivers a long season of vibrant bloom from midsummer into fall. Its upright, clump-forming habit and excellent weather resistance make it a staple in both formal borders and naturalistic plantings. Beloved by pollinators and celebrated for its longevity, this is the perennial that defines late-summer brilliance.

Plant Characteristics:

• Height: 60–75 cm
• Spread: 45–60 cm
• Flower Colour: Golden yellow with black centres
• Flowering Period: Midsummer to fall
• Foliage: Deep green, lance-shaped leaves
• Sunlight Requirements: Full sun
• Soil Requirements: Well-drained, average to moist soil

Uses and Benefits: A go-to plant for massing, mixed borders, and public landscapes, 'Goldsturm' offers unmatched reliability and garden impact. It fills the mid-border with a generous display of colour, attracts bees and butterflies, and pairs beautifully with ornamental grasses and fall-blooming companions. Low-maintenance and tough as they come, it's a classic choice for long-lasting, seasonal appeal.

Companion Plants: Match Rudbeckia 'Goldsturm' with the vivid blue-violet flowers of Salvia 'Perfect Profusion', the cool metallic tones of Panicum 'Heavy Metal', and the compact, richly coloured blooms of Aster 'Purple Dome' for a striking, textural combination that thrives from midsummer into fall.

Care Instructions: Provide full sun and average, well-drained soil. Water regularly during establishment, then as needed during dry periods. Deadheading is optional but can refresh the display. Cut back to the ground in late fall or early spring. Divide every few years to maintain vigour and prevent overcrowding.

History: Introduced to North American gardeners in the 1930s, 'Goldsturm' gained international acclaim after winning the 1999 Perennial Plant of the Year™. Originating from a selection of Rudbeckia fulgida var. sullivantii, it remains a benchmark for performance and garden reliability.

Final Thoughts: Endlessly dependable and visually uplifting, Rudbeckia 'Goldsturm' continues to earn its place in gardens with golden blooms that shine through summer’s heat and into the crisp days of fall.