This Jelitto introduction is a terrific improvement over the industry standard ‘Goldsturm’.
While ‘Goldsturm’ can stand waist-high in bloom with tall, wispy flowering stems, ‘Little Goldstar’ is a much more compact, proportional plant. Standing just knee high, this plant forms a bushy, short clump of rich green foliage covered with a dome of closely spaced, starburst-shaped, 2-2½”, golden yellow blossoms held just above the foliage.
Very well-branched scapes carry loads of flowers from midsummer through early fall. Over 80 flowers have been counted on a single plant, making this selection more floriferous than 'Goldsturm'.
This plant looks fantastic in containers at retail and in the garden. It coordinates perfectly with fall potted mums and asters.
Since this variety is produced by tissue culture, the plants will be much more uniform than the seed grown ‘Goldsturm’, resulting in fewer losses for growers and retailers.
30ct Plug Tray |
Height:
14.0-16.0 Inches
Spread:
14.0-16.0 Inches
Hardiness Zones:
4,5,6,7,8,9,10
Flower Color:
Yellow/Gold Shades
Foliage Color:
Green shades
Sunlight:
Full Sun (> 6 hrs. Direct Sun) Part Shade (4-6 hrs. Direct Sun)
Water Requirements:
Low Water Needs Average Water Needs
Soil Quality:
Average Soil Quality
Soil Chemistry:
Acidic Soil (pH < 7.0) Neutral Soil (pH = 7.0) Alkaline Soil (pH > 7.0)
Bloomtime:
Midsummer Late Summer Early Fall Long Blooming
Attracts Wings:
Attracts Butterflies Attracts Songbirds Bee Friendly
Seasonal Interest:
Fall Color
Growth Rate:
Medium
Garden Style:
Patio Container Cottage Eclectic Prairie Rain Garden
Other Features:
Border Plant Container Cut Flower Cut Foliage Easy To Grow Mass Planting
Origin:
Native to North America
Rudbeckias like full sun, but they also will do well in partial shade. Plant them in well-drained, not overly rich soil. Remove spent flowers in order to stimulate continuous bloom.
Container:
Trade 1 Gallon Container
When to Plant:
Spring to late summer
Finish:
6-8 weeks
Container:
Trade 1 Gallon Container
When to Plant:
Late winter to late summer
Finish:
6-10 weeks depending on season
Container:
Premium 1 Gallon Pot
When to Plant:
Spring
Finish:
6-8 weeks
Growing Temperature:
65-70° F days
60-65° F nights
Holding Temperature:
50-60° F
Soil PH:
5.8-6.5
EC (What is EC?):
1.5-2.0 pour through method
Fertility:
Feed with a constant liquid fertilization program at rates of 75-150 ppm nitrogen with every irrigation.
For Controlled Release or Slow Release Fertilizer, see your preferred supplier for recommended rates for incorporation or top dressing, as it varies by fertilizer.
Vernalization:
Not required but providing 8-10 weeks of cold is beneficial to increase bud count and uniformity.
Pests & Diseases:
Aphids, sawflies, whiteflies (greenhouse), thrips, beetles, plant bugs, stalk borers, aster leafhopper.
Rot (Sclerotium), leaf spots, bacterial blight (Pseudomonas, Xanthomonas), Botrytis blight, aster yellows, downy mildew.
Potting & Timing:
Rudbeckia can be planted any time throughout the growing season.
Moisture:
For potting soil use professional planting media.
Requires average to moderate moisture. Water as needed when the plants are young and becoming established. Once they are large, they will require more frequent irrigations, as they will dry out rather quickly.
When irrigation is needed, water them thoroughly, ensuring the entire growing medium is wet or nearly saturated. It is best to allow growing medium to dry out slightly between irrigations.
Planting Level:
Place crown just below soil surface, plugs even with soil surface.
PGRs/Pinching:
Daminozide (B-Nine/Dazide) at 2000 ppm or uniconazole (Sumagic/Concise) at 3-5 ppm are effective.
Growth regulator rates are suggestions but may vary due to time of year, region and water quality. Trialing is always recommended before applying to an entire crop.
Lighting:
Requires long days to flower. Grow under high light levels for best results.
International Hardy Plant Union Outstanding Plant Award -- 2012
Height:
14.0-16.0 Inches
Spread:
14.0-16.0 Inches
Hardiness Zones:
4,5,6,7,8,9,10
Flower Color:
Yellow/Gold Shades
Foliage Color:
Green shades
Sunlight:
Full Sun (> 6 hrs. Direct Sun) Part Shade (4-6 hrs. Direct Sun)
Water Requirements:
Low Water Needs Average Water Needs
Soil Quality:
Average Soil Quality
Soil Chemistry:
Acidic Soil (pH < 7.0) Neutral Soil (pH = 7.0) Alkaline Soil (pH > 7.0)
Bloomtime:
Midsummer Late Summer Early Fall Long Blooming
Attracts Wings:
Attracts Butterflies Attracts Songbirds Bee Friendly
Seasonal Interest:
Fall Color
Growth Rate:
Medium
Garden Style:
Patio Container Cottage Eclectic Prairie Rain Garden
Other Features:
Border Plant Container Cut Flower Cut Foliage Easy To Grow Mass Planting
Origin:
Native to North America
Rudbeckias like full sun, but they also will do well in partial shade. Plant them in well-drained, not overly rich soil. Remove spent flowers in order to stimulate continuous bloom.
Container:
Trade 1 Gallon Container
When to Plant:
Spring to late summer
Finish:
6-8 weeks
Container:
Trade 1 Gallon Container
When to Plant:
Late winter to late summer
Finish:
6-10 weeks depending on season
Container:
Premium 1 Gallon Pot
When to Plant:
Spring
Finish:
6-8 weeks
Growing Temperature:
65-70° F days
60-65° F nights
Holding Temperature:
50-60° F
Soil PH:
5.8-6.5
EC (What is EC?):
1.5-2.0 pour through method
Fertility:
Feed with a constant liquid fertilization program at rates of 75-150 ppm nitrogen with every irrigation.
For Controlled Release or Slow Release Fertilizer, see your preferred supplier for recommended rates for incorporation or top dressing, as it varies by fertilizer.
Vernalization:
Not required but providing 8-10 weeks of cold is beneficial to increase bud count and uniformity.
Pests & Diseases:
Aphids, sawflies, whiteflies (greenhouse), thrips, beetles, plant bugs, stalk borers, aster leafhopper.
Rot (Sclerotium), leaf spots, bacterial blight (Pseudomonas, Xanthomonas), Botrytis blight, aster yellows, downy mildew.
Potting & Timing:
Rudbeckia can be planted any time throughout the growing season.
Moisture:
For potting soil use professional planting media.
Requires average to moderate moisture. Water as needed when the plants are young and becoming established. Once they are large, they will require more frequent irrigations, as they will dry out rather quickly.
When irrigation is needed, water them thoroughly, ensuring the entire growing medium is wet or nearly saturated. It is best to allow growing medium to dry out slightly between irrigations.
Planting Level:
Place crown just below soil surface, plugs even with soil surface.
PGRs/Pinching:
Daminozide (B-Nine/Dazide) at 2000 ppm or uniconazole (Sumagic/Concise) at 3-5 ppm are effective.
Growth regulator rates are suggestions but may vary due to time of year, region and water quality. Trialing is always recommended before applying to an entire crop.
Lighting:
Requires long days to flower. Grow under high light levels for best results.
International Hardy Plant Union Outstanding Plant Award -- 2012
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