Rudbeckia nitida 'Herbstsonne' - P9

Synonym
Synonyms (botanical): Rudbeckia nitida 'Autumn Glory'.

Bulletpoints
* the flowers are heavily favoured by bees, bumblebees and hoverflies * cut flower * very beautiful in containers

Growth habit
Bushy, upright, loose.

Water
The plant needs plenty of water. Do not allow the soil to dry out.

Location
Preferred location in a sunny to semi-shady position.

Soil
Standard container plant soil. Normal soil.

Planting time
Planting: Autumn, depending on variety also in spring.

Care
- Cut back vigorously after flowering. - This perennial should be cut back in autumn / late autumn when the plant begins to shrivel.

Flower
Rudbeckia nitida 'Herbstsonne' forms umbrella-shaped, golden yellow flowers from August.

Use
Tubs, cutting, group planting, rock garden, bee pasture, pond edge, stream, perennial border