Rudbeckia

Rudbeckias, also known as coneflowers, originate from North America and are robust, abundantly flowering perennials of late summer and autumn. They are suitable for prairie plantings with tall grasses as well as cottage gardens. The central cones look very effective even after flowering and decorate perennial beds even through winter. Harvest for the vase as soon as they bloom. Vase life is 7 to 10 days. The dried central cones can also be used. The flowers are bright golden-yellow with dark centers. It is taller than the well-known Rudbeckia Goldsturm and also tolerates a bit more drought.

Delicate, hardy, and tirelessly blooming, this is exactly how the Missouri rudbeckia could be briefly described. The perennial of North American origin stands out from commonly grown species by its overall lightness, narrow green leaves, and significantly slimmer petals. From us, you will receive a strong seedling straight away in a pot, with which you can look forward to a rich harvest of radiant flowers very soon after transplanting into the flowerbed. It thrives best in direct sun and suits common loamy, sandy, as well as well-draining soils. It excels in extraordinary resistance against demanding weather fluctuations, handling drought and hot days without any difficulties, absolutely does not suffer from pests, and in winter, it will not be caught off guard even by a severe frost approaching thirty degrees below zero. It grows to a height of thirty to sixty centimeters and grows stably firm without the need to add any support. Radiantly golden flowers appear during July and will last tirelessly decorating your garden until the first frosts during October. In flowerbeds, it is most applied alongside swaying ornamental grasses in natural prairie plantings or in colorful rustic perennial compositions. With its edible flowers, it functions as a true magnet for pollinators and thus brings a lot of beneficial insects into the garden. Rudbeckia is also very sought after and valued for cutting for various floristic purposes. If you want to bring a piece of late summer home, cut fully open flowers; in a vase, they will easily retain a fresh and crisp appearance for a full seven to ten days. The firm central cones additionally dry excellently, and you are guaranteed to use them in various dried arrangements and autumn decorations. Definitely do not cut the faded dark centers on the flowerbeds before the arrival of winter, because they will retain their firm shape and, covered by hoarfrost, will ensure an engaging winter spectacle.

Rudbeckias, also known as coneflowers, originate from North America and are robust, abundantly flowering perennials of late summer and autumn. They are suitable for prairie plantings with tall grasses as well as cottage gardens. The central cones look very effective even after flowering and decorate perennial beds even through winter. Harvest for the vase as soon as they bloom. Vase life is 7 to 10 days. The dried central cones can also be used. The flowers are bright golden-yellow. A taller species, growing up to 120 centimeters.