The Rudbeckia hirta 'Goldilocks' is a striking, long-flowering coneflower with large, bright yellow to golden orange flowers that add a warm and sunny character to the garden. The flowers have a rich, filled shape with a robust, dark green core, which makes them even more eye-catching. With its sturdy stems and bushy growth habit, this plant is not only beautiful in the garden, but also as a cut flower in bouquets. 'Goldilocks' is a perfect choice for borders, prairie and cottage gardens. It brings vibrant colour accents to borders and combines beautifully with ornamental grasses and other late summer bloomers such as Echinacea. In addition, this Rudbeckia is a magnet for bees and butterflies, which makes it an ecologically valuable plant.

Sow indoors in March-April or directly outdoors after the last frost. Press the fine seeds lightly and keep the soil moist until they germinate. For a longer flowering period sow in stages.

Goldilocks' grows best in a sunny spot in well-drained, fertile soil. It is drought tolerant and flowers profusely from July to October. Regular removal of dead flowers extends the flowering period and stimulates new flower buds.

Rudbeckia hirta is native to North America, where it grows in prairies and open grasslands.

Why choose? With its abundant, golden yellow flowers and long flowering period, Rudbeckia hirta 'Goldilocks' brings a warm, sunny atmosphere to any garden. It is easy to grow, low-maintenance and an excellent choice for both ornamental gardens and bee-friendly planting. An absolute eye-catcher that makes the garden shine well into autumn!