Displaying stunning, daisy-like flowers in a variety of yellows, browns, oranges and reds, Rudbeckia are delightful additions to your August garden. They work wonderfully in containers, borders as well as summer bedding.
Rudbeckia Varieties
Rudbeckia ‘Smileyz Laughing‘
| Flowering time | Summer |
| Sun requirements | Full sun/partial shade |
| Hardiness | Hardy in mild parts of the UK |
| Size | Grows to approx. 100cm x 50cm spread |
Rudbeckia fulgida ‘Little Goldstar‘
| Flowering time | Summer – autumn |
| Sun requirements | Full sun/partial shade |
| Hardiness | Hardy in all parts of the UK |
| Size | Grows to approx. 50cm x 50cm spread |
Rudbeckia fulgida var sullivantii ‘Goldsturm’
| Flowering time | Summer – autumn |
| Sun requirements | Full sun/partial shade |
| Hardiness | Hardy in all parts of the UK |
| Size | Grows to approx. 100cm x 50cm spread |
Rudbeckia ‘Smileyz Tiger‘
| Flowering time | Summer – autumn |
| Sun requirements | Full sun / partial shade |
| Hardiness | Hardy in mild parts of the UK |
| Size | Grows to approx. 100cm – 50cm spread |
Rudbeckia ‘Smileyz Kissing‘
| Flowering time | Summer – autumn |
| Sun requirements | Full sun / partial shade |
| Hardiness | Hardy in mild parts of the UK |
| Size | Grows to approx. 100cm – 50cm spread |
Growing Guide
They are best planted in spring in fertile soil that will maintain moisture and prefer full sun, in fact, the more sun, the better they flower!
Pruning
Rudbeckias are best cut back any time after they’ve finished flowering, it is preferable if you wait for Spring when the new shoots appear. Lift and divide the shrub every 3-5 years to promote healthiness within the plant.
Planting Ideas
They look stunning when integrated into a summer border that features Salvia and Verbena where the yellow can pop against the blues and purples.
Rudbeckia Fact
- Can grow in areas that are damaged by natural disasters, including fires, as they are ‘pioneer plants’.
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