{"product_id":"rudbeckia-fulgida-var-sullivantii-goldsturm-black-eyed-susan","title":"RUDBECKIA fulgida var. sullivantii 'Goldsturm' - Black eyed susan","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"594\"\u003eRudbeckia fulgida var. sullivantii ‘Goldsturm’, commonly known as Goldsturm Black-Eyed Susan, is a dependable herbaceous perennial that produces masses of bright golden-yellow, daisy-like flowers with prominent dark brown to black central cones. The blooms are held on upright, sturdy stems above clumps of dark green, lance-shaped foliage, creating a bold, cheerful, and refined appearance in the garden. Blooming from midsummer into fall, this plant adds long-lasting colour, texture, and pollinator value to borders, cottage gardens, meadow plantings, mass plantings, or sunny perennial beds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"596\" data-end=\"1820\"\u003eThrives in well-drained soil with medium moisture. Avoid planting in heavy, waterlogged conditions, though it is adaptable to a range of average garden soils. Requires minimal maintenance once established and shows good heat tolerance. Deadhead spent blooms to encourage a tidier appearance and prolong flowering, or leave seed heads standing for winter interest and wildlife value. Divide clumps every few years to maintain vigour and reduce overcrowding. Pairs well with echinacea, asters, ornamental grasses, monarda, salvia, and sedum for a bright, late-season garden display. Attracts bees, butterflies, and other beneficial insects. Generally avoided by deer and rabbits. Excellent for sunny borders, cottage-style landscapes, pollinator gardens, meadow plantings, mass plantings, cut flower gardens, or low-maintenance perennial displays. Rudbeckia fulgida var. sullivantii ‘Goldsturm’ is a reliable and long-blooming perennial that thrives in sunny gardens, adding vivid golden flowers and strong seasonal impact when many other plants are beginning to fade. Its compact habit, durability, and exceptional pollinator appeal make it a valuable choice for low-maintenance and wildlife-friendly perennial plantings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 data-start=\"1822\" data-end=\"1839\"\u003eSun Requirements:\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1841\" data-end=\"1963\"\u003eFull Sun to Partial Shade. Performs best in full sun, but can tolerate light partial shade, especially in warmer climates.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 data-start=\"1965\" data-end=\"1987\"\u003eMaximum Growth Height:\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1989\" data-end=\"2061\"\u003e24–36 inches (60–90 cm), with a spread of about 18–24 inches (45–60 cm).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 data-start=\"2063\" data-end=\"2075\"\u003eBloom Month:\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2077\" data-end=\"2272\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003eJuly to September. Blooms from midsummer into early fall, producing golden-yellow flowers with dark central cones that provide long-lasting seasonal colour and attract many beneficial pollinators.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Gardener Nation","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45140543995990,"sku":null,"price":20.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0579\/1259\/0422\/files\/ra164a-RUDBECKIAfulgidaGoldsturm.jpg?v=1782586664","url":"https:\/\/gardenernation.com\/products\/rudbeckia-fulgida-var-sullivantii-goldsturm-black-eyed-susan","provider":"Gardener Nation","version":"1.0","type":"link"}