'Goldsturm' Black-Eyed Susan (Rudbeckia)
Perennial
- Showy white flowers transform to yellow.
- Amazing fragrance.
- Handsome evergreen foliage.
- Makes a beautiful hedge or specimen.
- Zones 4-9, sun/part sun, 24″ tall x 18″ wide at maturity.
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Description
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Common name: Black-eyed Susan
Zone: 4 - 9
Sun exposure: Sun (> 6 hours sun) to part-sun (4-6 hours sun)
Height x width: 24" X 18"
Flower color: Golden yellow
Foliage color: Green
Season of interest: Late summer through fall
Bloom time: Summer, fall
Features: Rabbit resistant, native, low flammability, heat tolerant, drought tolerant, deer resistant, container plants, cold tolerant, best sellers, best for beginners
cottage gardening, foundation planting, massing, naturalizing, specimen
How to Grow
Light: Tolerates light shade, but best in full sun.
Water: Water regularly until established. Once established, it does tolerate mild drought.
Spacing: 1 - 2 ft.
Fertilizing: Go easy on the fertilizer. Too much will result in weak stems and plants. A side dressing of compost should be all they'll need.
Winterizing: You can let the last flowers of the season remain on the plants to go to seed and feed the birds.
Maintenance & pruning: Deadhead to prolong bloom. Divide when clumps become overcrowded. Rudbeckias don't generally die out in the center and don't require frequent division.
Plant spacing is based on the ultimate width of the plants. This figure is normally given as a range; for example, 3-5’. If you live in a cold climate and/or want plants to fill in more quickly, plan to space at the shorter end of the range. If you live in a warm climate, are on a limited budget, or are willing to wait longer for plants to touch, use the higher end of the range. Using the larger number is recommended when calculating distance from a building or structure. There’s really no such thing as "maximum spacing": if you don’t want your plants to touch, you can space them as far apart as you’d like. All plant spacing is calculated on center, or in other words, the centers of the plants are spaced one half of their eventual width apart:
Unless you are planting in a straight line, as you might for hedges or edging, space your plants in a staggered or zig-zag pattern for a more interesting and naturalistic look:
Not sure just how many plants will fit in your garden? Our calculator gives you the exact amount of plants required for your space. Simply update the values and the calculator will re-calculate accordingly. Spacing information can be found in the 'How to Grow' tab on each plant's page.
I initially received 6 Goldstrum Black eyed Susan’s and the plants were practically dead. I asked for a replacement and the team was great about sending some new replacements. I was disappointed that they only sent 2 replacements. They are growing slowly, I had to cut them down to let new growth happen and they are not the same quality as the 12 other plants I bought at the same time. The 12 other plants are not the same type. They are wonderful. I was so disappointed with the Black eyed Susan’s. Sorry, but I will not be buying again from you.
We’re sorry about this experience. Customer satisfaction is our number one priority, and our team would like to make this right. Please contact us at [email protected] or (877)-447-4769 between 9AM and 3PM ET, and our customer service experts will assist you. Thank you for your feedback, happy gardening!
2 of my 3 plants came either most of the stems snapped. Dirt spilled everywhere. Probably didn’t help that they’re in a generic box and the FedEx guy just manhandled it. I was expecting a better packing requirement
When the plants arrived nearly all the leaves were broken. But the rest of the plant looked good. Waited a couple days to plant and new leaves began to form. I think they are taking their time recovering however slowly.
I need to say here that the packing in nearly ll cases is very loose. When removing the plants from the pots to place in the ground much of the soil flls away almost to the point of planting bareroot.
I love your plants for the most part because mostly they look great.
Thank you for asking
We appreciate your honest feedback. Our friendly customer service team is here to help! Just contact us at [email protected] with your order number and photos of the plants. After further investigation, we will be able to better assist you. All orders are covered by our 60-day guarantee. We appreciate your feedback and look forward to helping! https://bit.ly/ggp-guarantee
The first potted quart arrived hanging out of the carton inside the carton and died shortly after. Was sent a replacement, in better shape, but noticed on both occasions the potting soil had shifted and the plant roots were off to one side. There should be a better way to secure the potting soil from MI to MT.
Hello! We’re sorry that you received plants that are not up to our standards. We try our best to provide excellent plants, but some factors, like shipping and handling, are outside our control. That’s why we have a 60-day guarantee on all of our orders. Please email your order number and pictures of your plants to [email protected] to start the claims process. We look forward to helping! https://bit.ly/ggp-guarantee
Plants all arrived healthy and very well packaged. Very happy with my purchase
Tiny plant, hardly any roots but these ones are at least still alive the second day after planting
Our friendly customer service team is here to help! Just contact us with your order number and photos of the plants. After further investigation, we will be able to better assist you. All orders are covered by our 60-day guarantee. We appreciate your feedback and look forward to helping!
The packaging was excellent, plants were in great shape.
Arrived on time and great condition!
Arrived on time and great condition!
Great plant
The ordering was easy. The whole process was easy and delivery was quick. The plant arrived well packaged. The plant is healthy and I am very pleased with this product.
They arrived very healthy and strong, looking beautiful in my garden.
Unfortunately, this plant did not do very well. But I communicated with customer service to find a solution. I am very happy with their quick response.
Hi Adlynn, we're sorry you had some trouble with your plants. Thank you for your feedback. We're happy we could help!
Looks very healthy. Can’t wait to see them bloom.
'Goldsturm' Black-Eyed Susan (Rudbeckia)
Shipped well, packaging outer very good. Inside some very wet. The Black-eyed susan (2), these plants look nice and healthy. But one looked, mushy
We're sorry you're unsatisfied with one of your plants. Our team of horticulture experts would love to take a closer look! Please contact us with your order number and photos of the plants so we can better assist you. All orders are covered by our 60-day guarantee. We look forward to helping!
They are a good size. Will buy from Great Garden Plants again.
Very healthy plants!
'Goldsturm' Black-Eyed Susan (Rudbeckia)
It looks very healthy.
Well packaged good plants
The flowers came quickly and the way they packed them was quite ingenious! They are growly nicely in my garden now. I’ll be buying more in the future.
 the plants came very fast and they were in excellent healthy condition I highly recommend
Thank you, it's doing great 👍
The box-package arrived in very good condition and the plants looked great. No dirt had spilled out in transit. At first I struggled with removing the protective plastic wrap and damaged one of the plants, but an email to Great Gardens tipped me off to a video that helped a great deal. (FWIW -- You should include that link in the package literature.) The plants have been in the ground about 2 weeks now and are thriving.
Nice plants but bunnies ate them first night. Must be protected.
I received my plants a few weeks ago. They were packaged very sturdily almost to the point where I almost tore the plants up trying to get them out of their packaging. Other than that, the plants are growing nicely so far.
All plants are thriving now and growing beautifully. The three Blackeyed Susan’s that you replaced are looking happy too. Thank you for your quick response and replacement.
The plants arrived and looked in good condition, but when I remove the pots, I found each was extremely root-bound. I had to work at unwinding the roots before planting. They struggled for awhile, but seem to be recovering. I am looking forward to blooms later in the summer.
Hi there! We understand that root bound plants can be frustrating to deal with, but we always emphasize that a strong and robust root system is fundamental to plant growth. If you later find that your plants are still struggling to grow, don't hesitate to reach out to [email protected] with any problem you might be experiencing, and we will be happy to lend you assistance in the best way possible.