Rudbeckia maxima - P9

Description
The Large coneflower (Rudbeckia maxima) is an upright, vigorous perennial that produces yellow flowers from July to September. In a sunny location with well-drained, humus-rich, nutrient-rich soil, it usually reaches a height of approx. 1.8 m and grows to a width of approx. 70 cm. The Large coneflower is well tolerant of frost.

Bulletpoints
* Cut flower * very beautiful in a tub

Spread
United States.

Frost hardiness
The Large coneflower has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Upright, vigorous.

Water
Water regularly and allow the soil to dry out in the meantime.

Location
Preferred location in a sunny position.

Soil
Standard container plant soil. Normal soil.

Planting time
Planting: Autumn, depending on variety also in spring.

Tasks
- Fertilise: In the period from May to August.

Care
- Prune back vigorously after flowering. - A slow-release fertiliser can be used in spring. This releases the nutrients slowly and continuously so that the plant is evenly supplied over a longer period of time.

Flower
Rudbeckia maxima forms yellow flowers from July.

Use
Tubs, cutting, group planting, rock garden