Description
AAS WINNER DETAILS
Winner Type: Regional (Heartland, Southeast)
Class: Rudbeckia
Variety Name: Amarillo Gold
Genus: Rudbeckia
Species: hirta
Year: 2020
Common Name: Rudbeckia
Type: Annual
Breeder: Benary
Close Market Comparison: Toto Gold, Denver Daisy
PLANT NEEDS
Duration Type: Annual
Light Needs: Full sun, Partial Sun
Water Needs: Dry to normal
Dead Heading Recommended: Yes
Staking Required: No
PLANT CHARACTERISTICS
Foliage Color: Green
Plant Habit: Bushy, compact
Plant Height: 12-18 inches
Bloom Time: Spring through fall
Bloom Color: Gold
Bloom Color Pattern: Solid
Bloom Size: 4-6 inches
IN THE GARDEN
Container: Yes
Pollinator Friendly: Yes
Garden Spacing: 12-24 inches
Medium Height Divider: Yes
Cut Flower: Yes
HOW TO GROW
It does not do well with wet feet and should be in well-drained soil. For better-continued flowering, cut spent flower stems back into the plant canopy. Commercial Grower Culture Guide.
JUDGE'S OBSERVATIONS
- “Outstanding entry. Bright sunshine yellow blooms. Sturdy stems that held flowers above the canopy and did not break with the wind.”
- “Nice height for landscape use, stayed tidy. The green eye gives it a nice “solid” look from a distance.”
- “Beautiful compact plant with nice bright yellow color big size flowers.”
- “Noticed many different bee, wasp, and fly species visiting the flowers.”
- “Great garden performance. A high number of flowers which are larger and have a very nice intense color.”
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