Rudbeckia ‘Marmalade’ (Rudbeckia hirta) – 500 Seeds

Add vibrant, weather-tolerant colour to your garden with Rudbeckia ‘Marmalade’, a striking half-hardy perennial (often treated as a half-hardy annual) that produces large, shimmering blooms. Perfect for borders, containers, and cutting, this versatile coneflower is a pollinator-friendly addition to any sunny garden space.

Why You’ll Love It

• Large, Weather-Tolerant Flowers – Shimmering blooms that withstand sun and wind

• Versatile Use – Ideal for borders, large pots, and cut-flower displays

• Compact & Bushy Growth – Reaches a manageable height while creating abundant blooms

• Pollinator Friendly – Attracts bees, butterflies, and other beneficial insects

• Easy to Grow – Hardy, resilient, and suitable for sunny locations

Growing Details

• Botanical Name: Rudbeckia hirta

• Plant Class: Half-Hardy Perennial (HHP) – can be treated as HHA

• Height: Approx. 45cm (18in)

• Habit: Bushy, medium

• Position: Full sun

• Use: Borders, containers, and cut flowers

• Seeds Per Pack: 500

Sowing & Care

• Sow 0.5–1 cm deep in well-drained, fertile soil

• Germination: 10–14 days

• Thin seedlings to allow room for bushy growth

• Regular picking encourages longer flowering

Rudbeckia ‘Marmalade’ is perfect for gardeners looking for bright, hardy blooms that add colour, attract pollinators, and provide cut flowers for the home.