Rudbeckia laciniata 'Herbstsonne'
coneflower 'Herbstsonne'
'Herbstsonne' is a robust herbaceous perennial to 2m in height, with branched stems bearing single flower-heads with golden-yellow rays and greenish-yellow disk
Synonyms
Rudbeckia nitida 'Herbstsonne'Rudbeckia 'Herbstsonne'
see moreRudbeckia 'Autumn Sun'
Rudbeckia Autumn Sun
Size
Ultimate height
1.5–2.5 metresTime to ultimate height
2–5 yearsUltimate spread
0.5–1 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Moist but well–drainedpH
Acid, Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | Green | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | Yellow | Green | ||
| Autumn | Yellow | Green | ||
| Winter |
Position
- Full sun
- Partial shade
Aspect
South–facing or East–facing or °Â±ð²õ³Ù–f²¹³¦¾±²Ô²µ
Exposure
Exposed or Sheltered Hardiness
H6Botanical details
- Family
- Asteraceae
- Native to GB / Ireland
- No
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Habit
- Clump forming
- Genus
Rudbeckia may be annuals, biennials or rhizomatous herbaceous perennials, with simple or pinnately divided leaves and large daisy-like flower-heads with yellow or orange rays surrounding a prominent conical disk
- Name status
Accepted
How to grow
Cultivation
Easy to grow if given full sun or partial shade and a moderately fertile soil that is moist but well-drained; a good choice for improved clay soils
Propagation
Propagate by division in spring or autumn
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- Cottage and informal garden
- Prairie planting
- Cut flowers
- Flower borders and beds
Pruning
Deadhead faded flowers
Pests
Generally pest-free
Diseases
Generally disease-free
Rudbeckia laciniata 'Herbstsonne'
coneflower 'Herbstsonne'
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