Rudbeckia laciniata 'Goldquelle' - Cutleaf Coneflower

🌿 Features

Type: Hardy herbaceous perennial
Common name: Cutleaf coneflower
Scientific name: Rudbeckia laciniata 'Goldquelle'
Flower color: Bright golden yellow double flowers
Mature height: 60 to 90 cm (24 to 36 inches)
Mature width: 45 to 60 cm (18 to 24 inches)
Habit: Upright, bushy, and well-branched
Flowering period: July to September (generous and prolonged bloom)
Exposure: Full sun to partial shade
Watering needs: Moderate
Soil type: Well-drained, tolerant
Hardiness zone: Zones 3 to 9
Drought tolerance: Excellent once established
Nectar-rich plant: Yes
Attracts pollinators: Yes
Toxicity to animals: Non-toxic

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✂️ Maintenance

Pinch stems in spring to encourage denser branching and a more compact silhouette. After flowering, cut the plant back to 15-20 cm (6-8 inches) from the ground to encourage vigorous regrowth the following spring. Apply organic mulch at the base to retain moisture and enrich the soil. 

Divide clumps every 3 to 4 years in spring to rejuvenate the plant and maintain its vitality. Water regularly during the first year of planting to establish a deep root system. Once well-established, Rudbeckia is very drought-tolerant and requires little watering.