Rudbeckia fulgida 'Little Goldstar' Plant - 3Ltr Pot
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Rudbeckia fulgida 'Little Goldstar' Plant - 3Ltr Pot
Rudbeckia fulgida var. deamii 'Little Goldstar' – Black-Eyed Susan
Rudbeckia 'Little Goldstar' is a compact, free-flowering perennial that brightens the garden with masses of golden-yellow daisy-like blooms from July through to autumn. Its vibrant flowers and neat habit make it perfect for borders, pots, or naturalistic planting schemes.
Key Features
- Long-lasting display of golden-yellow flowers with dark central cones from mid-summer into autumn
- Compact and clump-forming habit, ideal for smaller gardens, pots, and mixed borders
- Highly attractive to pollinators, providing nectar for bees and butterflies
- Hardy perennial, reliable and low-maintenance for year-after-year performance
- Versatile positioning, thriving in both full sun and partial shade
- Strong garden impact, creating a bold splash of colour in beds and containers
Product Description
With its radiant golden-yellow blooms surrounding deep brown cones, Rudbeckia 'Little Goldstar' delivers a cheerful, daisy-like charm that lights up the garden from mid-summer well into autumn. Each flower is held on upright stems above a lush rosette of glossy green, lance-shaped leaves, creating an eye-catching display.
Compact and neat, this perennial reaches around 50cm in height and spread, making it an excellent choice for smaller spaces, cottage gardens, and container planting. When planted en masse, it creates a dazzling colony of colour that continues to impress throughout the season.
As well as its beauty, this Rudbeckia variety is valued for its hardiness and reliability. It thrives in most soil types, including clay, loam, or sand, and performs well in both exposed and sheltered spots, making it a versatile option for many gardens.
Specifications
- Plant type: Herbaceous perennial
- Ultimate height: 0.1–0.5 metres
- Ultimate spread: 0.1–0.5 metres
- Time to maturity: 2–5 years
- Flowers: Golden-yellow with dark brown centres
- Foliage: Toothed, hairy, lance-shaped leaves forming a basal rosette
- Flowering period: July to October
- Position: Full sun or partial shade
- Aspect: East, South, or West-facing
- Exposure: Exposed or sheltered
- Soil type: Clay, loam, or sand
- Soil pH: Acidic, neutral, or alkaline
- Moisture: Moist but well-drained
- Hardiness: H6 – hardy in all of UK and northern Europe (to -20°C)
Care Tips
- Plant in moist but well-drained soil for best results
- Position in full sun or partial shade for a strong floral display
- Deadhead regularly to extend the flowering season well into autumn
- Cut back spent stems in late autumn or early spring to encourage fresh growth
- Water during prolonged dry spells, especially in containers
- Mulch annually to help retain soil moisture and improve vigour
Bring lasting colour and pollinator-friendly charm to your garden with Rudbeckia 'Little Goldstar'. Perfect for borders, pots, and naturalistic planting, it’s a reliable choice for vibrant late-summer colour. Order yours today and enjoy its golden blooms year after year
The plant's growth rate and size will vary depending on planting position & conditions. Bloom, foliage and interest may vary from photo upon delivery, dependent on season.
Delivery Note: Please note that unfortunately we are currently unable to deliver plants to Northern Ireland.
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