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Mr Fothergills Rudbeckia Marmalade Seeds

£319
Why Purchase From Us?
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Mr Fothergills Rudbeckia Marmalade Seeds produce bold, golden-orange flowers that deliver reliable late-summer colour, making them ideal for brightening borders, large containers, and cut flower displays well into autumn.

Key Features

  • Half hardy perennial, best grown as a half hardy annual

  • Large, shimmering flowers with excellent weather tolerance

  • Free-flowering plants providing strong late-season colour

  • Suitable for borders, large pots, and cut flower arrangements

  • Long flowering period from mid-summer to autumn

  • Easy to grow with improved performance when deadheaded

Detailed Description

Mr Fothergills Rudbeckia Marmalade Seeds are a dependable choice for gardeners seeking vibrant, long-lasting colour later in the season. This variety produces large, glowing blooms in warm marmalade tones, standing up well to changing weather while continuing to flower freely from summer through to autumn.

Versatile and robust, Rudbeckia Marmalade works equally well in mixed borders, large patio containers, or dedicated cutting gardens. The strong stems and bold flowers make excellent cut blooms, especially when harvested as the buds begin to show colour. Regular removal of spent flowers encourages continuous blooming, ensuring a fresh and lively display for months.

Specifications

  • Brand: Mr Fothergills

  • Product Type: Flower seeds

  • Variety: Rudbeckia Marmalade

  • Plant Type: Half hardy perennial (commonly grown as a half hardy annual)

  • Flower Colour: Warm golden-orange tones

  • Sowing Period: February to May

  • Flowering Period: July to October

  • Uses: Borders, large pots, containers, cut flowers

Care & Usage Tips

  • Sow indoors early or outdoors once conditions are suitable

  • Grow in a sunny position with well-drained soil

  • Deadhead regularly to prolong the flowering season

  • For cut flowers, harvest stems as buds begin to colour

  • Water during prolonged dry periods, especially in containers

A Strong Choice for Late-Season Impact

Rudbeckia Marmalade is an excellent solution for gardeners wanting reliable colour and versatile flowers from summer into autumn. Easy to grow and highly productive, it’s a valuable addition to any garden or cutting patch.

About Us

We are a family run, independent Garden Centre, Farm Shop and Restaurant combined. We are proud to offer the very best gardening, home and outdoor living products alongside delicious, fresh, locally produced food and drink.

Awarded 'Best Garden Centre in the UK in 2018 & 2021 you can rest assured that we offer excellent products, plants and customer service.

Learn more about us and our story on the 'About Us' page.

Delivery

Collect your order in-store, have it delivered to your door, or choose a convenient InPost Locker!

We aim to dispatch orders as quickly as possible using trusted couriers.

Your Questions Answered...

What are the delivery options and prices?

We offer Standard (3-5 working days) and Express (1-2 working days) delivery for a small additional charge.

- Postable items (e.g., seed packets, gift cards) - £2.95 via Royal Mail.
- Smaller, lighter items - £4.95 – £6.95.
- Larger, heavier, and fragile items - £9.95 – £19.95.
- Pallet deliveries (e.g., furniture) - from £69.95 (see kerbside pallet delivery details below).

The exact delivery charge is calculated at checkout based on your selected items.

New! Deliver to InPost Locker

Instead of home delivery, choose to collect your parcel from an InPost Locker near you.

- Delivery rates: £3.95 or £4.95 depending on item size.
- How it works: Choose InPost after completing your order. You'll receive a notification when your parcel is ready to collect.
- Collection options: Scan the QR code or open the locker remotely via the InPost app. If collecting from a shop, show your QR code to the staff.
- Collection time: You have 3 days to pick up your parcel. InPost will send a reminder 24 hours before expiry.
- Tracking: Track your parcel via the InPost app or the tracking link in your confirmation email.

Can someone else pick up my parcel?

Yes! Share your QR code or collection code (sent via email) along with your mobile number, and they can collect it for you.

Do I need ID to collect from an InPost Locker?

No, just scan the QR code in the app or your email. For InPost Shop collections, show the QR code to the staff.

Any more questions?

Visit InPost’s [help page](#) for more details or check their blog for tips and updates.

How do I track my delivery?

Once your order is dispatched, you'll receive an email with tracking details.

Who delivers my order?

Depending on size and weight, orders are delivered by Royal Mail, Evri, or Parcelforce. Furniture and large items arrive via kerbside pallet delivery.

What is kerbside pallet delivery?

Large items like furniture are delivered on a pallet using a heavy goods vehicle. The pallet is placed at the nearest safe kerbside location. The driver cannot move it across uneven ground or remove the items from the pallet.

We can arrange a delivery date that suits you. If access for large vehicles is difficult, please let us know in advance.

What should I do if my order arrives damaged?

If your order is damaged in transit, email us a photo and your order number within 24 hours so we can resolve the issue.

Do you deliver to Northern Ireland?

Yes, though some larger or heavier items may incur a surcharge. Unfortunately, we cannot ship plants to Northern Ireland at this time.

Do any UK areas have a delivery surcharge?

Additional delivery charges may apply for:
- Channel Islands
- Northern Ireland
- Scottish Highlands & Islands
- Isle of Man & Isle of Wight
- Scilly Isles

What is the warranty on my purchase?

All products come with a manufacturer’s warranty (typically 12 months unless stated otherwise). Faulty items within the warranty period may be repaired or replaced subject to the manufacturer’s terms.

Still have questions?

Contact us via our enquiry form, call 01497 847055, or email shoponline@oldrailwaylinegc.co.uk.

Returns

How do I return an item?

If a purchase is no longer required you are able to return the goods within 28 days of delivery for a full refund in accordance with our refunds policy set out in Clause 10 of our Terms & Conditions. We will refund any money received from you using the same method originally used by you to pay for your purchase. Please make sure that you include the sales order or invoice with your return.

When returning items to us, please ensure that any and all original packaging, instructions, tags etc are included as supplied to you. We recommend using a recorded/insured service to return your order. The Old Railway Garden Centre cannot be held responsible for returned items lost or damaged in transit to us.