Rudbeckia fulgida var. sullivantii ‘Goldsturm’
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Rudbeckia fulgida var. sullivantii ‘Goldsturm’
A true perennial favourite, Rudbeckia fulgida var. sullivantii ‘Goldsturm’ lights up the late-summer garden with golden-yellow daisy-like blooms and striking dark central cones. Flowering steadily from July into October, it brings bold structure and vibrant colour just as many other plants begin to fade. Its upright habit and reliability make it a go-to for wildlife-friendly, cottage-style, and prairie-inspired borders alike.
Loved by pollinators and resistant to wind and rain, it’s a hardworking performer that delivers year after year.
Specifications:
Height: 60–80cm
Spread: 40–60cm
Flowering: July to October
Position: Full sun or light shade
Soil: Moist but well-drained; suitable for clay, loam, or improved sandy soils
🌿 Note for Isle of Wight planting:
Thrives in the island’s long summers and coastal light. ‘Goldsturm’ copes well with exposure and benefits from mulch and moisture retention in hotter, drier spots. It pairs beautifully with other late-summer perennials in borders or more naturalistic plantings.
🌿 Ideal Companion Plants from The Green Standard Range:
1. Hylotelephium ‘Herbstfreude’ (Sedum ‘Autumn Joy’)
Creates a strong late-season partnership with complementary height and texture.
2. Salvia ‘Phyllis Fancy’
Cool violet tones balance the warmth of Rudbeckia, extending interest well into autumn.
3. Nepeta ‘Six Hills Giant’
Provides a soft-edged base layer that tones down Goldsturm’s bold colour beautifully.
4. Achillea millefolium ‘Paprika’
Their fiery colours clash in the best possible way — bold, long-lasting, and bee-friendly.
5. Pennisetum orientale ‘Flamingo’
Airy ornamental grass adds lightness, movement, and a softening edge to structured borders.
🌟 The Green Standard Tip:
Deadhead regularly to prolong flowering, and divide clumps every 3–4 years in spring or autumn to maintain vigour. Leave standing through winter for seed heads that feed birds and add frosty beauty.