Description

A compact, cheerful bloomer with bold, sunset-toned flowers that light up the garden. Well-suited to UK gardens and perfect for both beginners and experienced growers.

Highlights:

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  Flowering Season: July to October


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  Height & Spread: 30–45cm height | 25–30cm spread


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  Position: Full sun | Moist, fertile, well-drained soil


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  Great for: Containers, borders, raised beds, pollinator planting

Why We Love It:

Rudbeckia ‘Rustic Dwarf’ is a bushy, low-growing variety that produces masses of large daisy-like flowers in warm shades of gold, bronze, and mahogany. Its compact habit makes it ideal for smaller gardens, pots, or front-of-border planting. Loved by bees and butterflies, this easy-to-grow favourite adds vibrant, long-lasting colour right through late summer into autumn.

Planting & Care Tips:

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  When to Plant: Sow indoors from February to April or directly outdoors after the last frost (typically from May)


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  Where to Plant: Sunny, sheltered spots in beds or large pots


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  Spacing: 25–30cm apart


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  Care Notes: Water regularly, especially in dry spells, and deadhead to extend flowering. Feed monthly during blooming season for the best display

The Nunhead Gardener Recommends:

Perfect paired with ornamental grasses, coreopsis, or salvias for a warm-toned, pollinator-friendly summer border. Try in terracotta pots on a South London patio for bold, low-maintenance colour.

Please note:

Images show how this plant may look at various stages of maturity. The size you choose may look different.