Rudbeckia Sophia - 6L

Rudbeckia ‘Sophia’ is a compact, double-flowered variety of Black-eyed Susan (Rudbeckia hirta). It is popular for garden beds, borders, and containers because of its bright golden-yellow pom-pom flowers and compact size.

🌼 Key Features

• Flower colour: Bright golden yellow

• Flower type: Fully double, pom-pom style (no visible dark center)

• Bloom season: Summer to early autumn

• Visual effect: Very eye-catching mass of yellow flowers

🌿 Plant Characteristics

• Height: About 25–35 cm

• Width: About 20–30 cm

• Growth habit: Compact and bushy

• Plant type: Usually grown as an annual (sometimes short-lived perennial in warm climates)

☀️ Growing Conditions

• Sunlight: Full sun is best

• Soil:

  • Well-drained soil

  • Average to moderately fertile

• Water: Moderate watering; drought tolerant once established

🌾 Care Tips

• Deadhead spent flowers to encourage more blooms.

• Feed lightly with a balanced fertiliser during the growing season.

• Works well in:

  • Garden borders

  • Flower beds

  • Pots and containers

🐝 Garden Benefits

• Attracts bees and pollinators.

• Bright colour makes it great for summer displays.

💡 Extra tip: Because it stays compact, Rudbeckia ‘Sophia’ is ideal for small gardens or patio pots, and it mixes well with other summer annuals like zinnias, cosmos, and marigolds. 🌼