Rudbeckia ‘Goldsturm’ – Golden Coneflower with Long-Lasting Summer Colour
Rudbeckia ‘Goldsturm’ is one of the most reliable and widely loved perennials for late-season colour, valued for its bold golden-yellow flowers and exceptional garden performance. From midsummer well into autumn, masses of daisy-like blooms with dark central cones rise above strong, upright stems, creating a vibrant and cheerful display.
The flowers are highly attractive to bees and butterflies, making ‘Goldsturm’ a standout choice for wildlife-friendly and naturalistic planting schemes. Its sturdy habit ensures it holds its shape without staking, even when planted en masse in borders or prairie-style designs.
As flowering continues late into the season, ‘Goldsturm’ helps bridge the gap between summer and autumn, pairing beautifully with ornamental grasses and other late-flowering perennials. Once established, it is tough, dependable, and returns year after year with minimal maintenance.
Thriving in full sun and moist, well-drained soil, this variety is fully hardy across the UK and copes well with a wide range of garden conditions. Bold, long-flowering, and endlessly versatile, Rudbeckia ‘Goldsturm’ is an essential perennial for adding colour, structure, and pollinator appeal.
Seasonal Highlights
Summer: Golden-yellow flowers appear from midsummer.
Late Summer–Autumn: Peak flowering continues into autumn.
Autumn: Seed heads provide structure if left standing.
Winter: Herbaceous plant dies back, re-emerging in spring.
Key Features
Golden-yellow flowers – Bright, long-lasting colour.
Dark central cones – Strong contrast and definition.
Upright habit – Sturdy, self-supporting stems.
Pollinator-friendly – Loved by bees and butterflies.
Long flowering period – Colour from summer to autumn.
Perfect For
Mixed borders – Reliable seasonal impact.
Prairie-style planting – Naturalistic drifts.
Wildlife gardens – Excellent nectar source.
Cutting gardens – Long-lasting flowers.
Middle or back of borders – Strong vertical presence.
Growing Tips
Sun/Position: Full sun.
Soil: Moist, fertile, well-drained soil.
Hardiness: Fully hardy across the UK.
Care: Deadhead to prolong flowering; cut back in late autumn or spring.
Looks Great With
Grasses – Miscanthus, Panicum, Deschampsia.
Late perennials – Echinacea, Aster, Helenium.
Soft fillers – Verbena bonariensis, Salvia.
Autumn colour – Sedum, Persicaria.
Does the height include the pot?
No, we measure from the top of the pot to the tip of the plant except for some of the instant planted screens, in this case it will be stated in the description
How long does delivery take?
Most orders are delivered in just a few days, Smaller items are often sent with Parcelforce on a next day service, Larger items should allow up to 10 days due to the size of the items they often have to be sent on our own transport.
Where will you leave my plants?
We will leave your order at the front of your property, Parcelforce may
leave your items in a safe place if you let us know, Pallet couriers
will require a flat hard surface to deliver to, no gravel or soil, a
driveway or parking spot would be best. Most importantly Deliveries by
pallet courier will require access for a large truck (bin lorry sized)
to get near the delivery point. Deliveries sent on our own transport may come in a small van or larger truck.
