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Rudbeckia Goldilocks Flower Seed
Best vibrant blooms for gardeners seeking reliable, easy to grow flowers.
This award-winning variety produces compact, 15-inch plants bursting with abundant 3-4 inch sunburst yellow blooms, featuring both semi-double and fully double petals. Highly adaptable to various soils and climates, it's ideal for containers, window boxes, or as a vibrant addition to flower beds. Its cheerful display lasts until frost, attracting pollinators while deterring common garden pests. The flowers are also perfect for cutting and creating charming bouquets, offering a low-maintenance yet visually striking garden element.
$2.99
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Category Rank
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#4826 in Seeds & Seed Tape
Price vs Category Average
-71%
Below average
Latin Name
Rudbeckia hirta
/ Rudbeckia hirta
Who it's for
- Gardeners seeking extended seasonal color and high visual impact.
- Homeowners with limited space or container gardening enthusiasts.
- Beginners and busy individuals desiring beautiful, fuss-free flowers.
Who should skip it
- Gardeners preferring permanent perennial plantings and minimal annual effort.
- Individuals with predominantly shady gardens or specific landscape constraints.
- Meticulous gardeners who prefer strict control over plant placement.
Performance breakdown
Pollinator Attraction
High-impact blooms act as a magnet for local bees and butterflies.
Container Versatility
Compact dwarf size makes these ideal for small pots and boxes.
Pest Resistance
Reliably deters common garden nuisances like deer and rabbits.
Bloom Longevity
Consistent flowering display provides color from planting straight through until frost.
Maintenance Ease
Low-effort growth habit requires minimal intervention for a striking result.
Cut Flower Utility
Sturdy stalks and vibrant petals create excellent, long-lasting floral arrangements.
Key Specs
Latin Name
Rudbeckia hirta
Color
Golden yellow petals with a slight red sunburst at the base around a mahogany center.
Hardiness Zone
Perennial; Zones 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10
Days to Maturity
91-105 days
Days to Germination
7-14 days
Seeding Depth
0.125 inches
Plant Spacing
10-12 inches
Row Spacing
22-24 inches
Know before you buy
Yes, they are excellent for containers. Their compact, 15-inch size makes them perfect for window boxes, pots, and smaller garden spaces where you want a vibrant, bushy display.
You can expect a long blooming season. These plants will produce their 3-4 inch sunburst yellow blooms continuously from their maturity date until the first frost.
No, you generally do not. This variety is known for being resistant to both deer and rabbits, making it a reliable choice for gardens where wildlife pressure is a concern.
These flowers thrive in full sun and prefer fertile, well-drained soil that is kept evenly moist. They are highly adaptable to various climates within zones 5-10.
Plant the seeds at a shallow depth of 0.125 inches. Once they are established, space the plants 10-12 inches apart to allow for their bushy, upright growth habit.
Absolutely. The blooms are large, sturdy, and visually striking, making them an ideal choice for fresh-cut arrangements.
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