
Giant Coneflower
This impressive perennial produces large, golden daisy-like flowers atop tall, upright stems, creating a stunning vertical presence in summer gardens. Flowering throughout the season, it adds drama, structure, and vibrant colour to borders, meadows, and naturalistic plantings.
Its strong, towering habit makes it ideal for the back of borders or as a bold focal point, contrasting beautifully with softer perennials or grasses. Thriving in well-drained soil, it prefers full sun and tolerates heat and drought, making it resilient and low-maintenance.
The bright blooms attract bees, butterflies, and other pollinators, enhancing ecological value while providing long-lasting visual impact. Over time, the clumping habit fills garden spaces with striking golden colour and architectural form.
Perfect for gardeners seeking dramatic height, summer-long vibrancy, and ecological benefit, this plant combines resilience, bold beauty, and naturalistic charm, creating a standout addition to large-scale, cottage, or prairie-style gardens.
Description and Attributes
Product Code
RUMGR
Genus
Rudbeckia
Species
Maxima
Botanical Name
Rudbeckia maxima
Height
90-250cm
Width
60-100cm
Flower Timing
Summer to Autumn
Seasonality
Autumn catalogue
Climate
Cool to Mediterranean
Pot size
7.5cm
Frost hardiness
Fully Hardy
Aspect
Full Sun to Semi Shade
Water needs
1
Supplied as
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