Rudbeckia is a favourite of the cottage garden.

Rudbeckia comes from the family Asteraceae whose members are commonly known as coneflowers; the others are Echinacea, Dracopis and Ratibida.

The variety Rudbeckia fulgida var. sullvantii ‘Goldsturm is a favourite of gardeners for its very long flowering period.

Rudbeckia are fairly easy to grow preferring

• Full sun / partial shade
• Well drained soil
• Moderate staking may be required for some of the taller flowering varieties.
• Spreads at a steady rate.
• The plant can be divided in autumn time to increase number of plants