Growing Non-GMO Rudbeckia Goldilocks Flower Seeds

Unlike other varieties of rudbeckia that are broadcasted like wildflowers, Goldilocks is a dwarfed variety and is best started indoors 8-10 weeks before the final frost. Transplant Goldilocks seedlings to a larger container once two sets of true leaves appear and harden off to a sunny spot. For direct sowing, plant 3-4 Goldilocks rudbeckia seeds 0.125 inch deep and 10-12 inches apart in rich, evenly moist, and well-drained soil in full sun. Goldilocks rudbeckia requires long days and full sun to flower, and will continue to produce and diminish in quality and quantity into the fall. Cut back spent foliage, leaves, and blooms after flowering to help prolong vitality. Goldilocks tolerates some shade, but too much will decrease flowering and vigor. Cut back spent foliage and blooms after flowering to prolong vitality into the fall.

Rudbeckia blooms throughout the first summer and will die back at the first frost but will come back next year. We recommend using a slow-release fertilizer or working organic compost into the soil each spring to boost growth. Rudbeckias do not require much fertilization beyond this yearly boost. Cut back the flower stems throughout the season and cut the entire plant back at the end of the summer. Do not cut back the basal foliage, only the flower stalks.

Rudbeckia Goldilocks in the Flower Garden

Goldilocks Rudbeckia seeds are an ideal grow for wildflower mixes, untamed meadows, and large spaces. It is attractive to bees, yet is resistant to most critters including deer and rabbits. Add Goldilocks to your cut flower garden as a unique twist on the classic addition. Goldilocks rudbeckia seeds are an ideal grow for patios or indoor planters, yet still, a robust garden performer that promises season-long brilliance all season long.

Landscape Use of Rudbeckia Goldilocks

Goldilocks Rudbeckias are perfect for perennial beds and perform well with many other plants. These stunning plants add height, color, and texture to any design. They are perfect for containers and garden beds alike. Try planting these near frequented doors or windows for optimal enjoyment. The cheerful and golden-colored faces of these flowers will bring smiles to all!

About Rudbeckia Goldilocks Garden Seeds

These flowers make charming bouquets. To harvest, cut a flower stalk as far down at the base of the stem, and immediately place it in cool, clean water. They are best harvested in the morning at full bloom or just before. Change the water daily for extended color. Flower food can be mixed into the water to extend the vitality of the blooms.

Goldilocks rudbeckia debuted as the 1985 Fleuroselect Gold Medal Winner and is noted by judges for its "masses of large double and semi-double flowers" and being "very adaptable and performing well in most soil types and under a wide range of climatic conditions." Goldilocks was crossed and cultivated in the 1970s by world-renowned plant breeder Ralph Gould, who's since had many species named in his honor.

Rudbeckia hirta is colloquially known as coneflower or Western coneflower and is native to the moist and high-elevated regions of the American West, including the mountainous meadows, banks, and prairies of Montana, Wyoming, Utah, Washington, and California.

Tips From Our Gardeners

”I love Goldilocks Rudbeckias for their double blooms! You can’t find that in any other variety."

- Lara Wadsworth, True Leaf Market Writer

Goldilocks Rudbeckia Seeds Per Package:

• 250 mg packet - Approximately 500 Seeds
• .25 oz - Approximately 15,000 Seeds
• 1 oz - Approximately 62,000 Seeds
• 4 oz - Approximately 248,000 Seeds

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