LIFE CYCLE
Perennial
PLANT CHARACTERISTICS
Hardy
GROWTH HABIT
Clump-forming
BLOOM SEASON
Summer to Autumn
FLAVOUR PROFILE
Ornamental
SUITABLE FOR
Outdoor
SEED TYPE
Open Pollinated
PLANT TYPE
Flowering Plant
PLANTING SEASON
Spring, Summer
FRUIT SIZE
Not Applicable
PLANT HEIGHT
45–70 cm
LIGHT REQUIREMENT
Full Sun
WATER NEEDS
Moderate
HARDINESS ZONES
Zones 4–9
CONTAINER GARDEN
Yes
PLANT SPACING
30–45 cm
PLANTING DEPTH
5 mm
GROWING CONDITIONS
Well-drained soil, warm climate
Frequently Asked Questions
Can Rudbeckia 'Marmalade' provide color late in the growing season?
Can Rudbeckia 'Marmalade' provide color late in the growing season?
Yes. It flowers from mid to late season, adding warm golden-orange tones when many other summer blooms begin to fade.
Do the flowers keep their color as they mature?
Do the flowers keep their color as they mature?
Yes. The blooms retain their rich marmalade-orange shades while developing prominent dark central cones.
Can Rudbeckia 'Marmalade' be planted in prairie-style gardens?
Can Rudbeckia 'Marmalade' be planted in prairie-style gardens?
Yes. Its upright habit and warm-colored flowers blend beautifully with ornamental grasses and other prairie-inspired perennials.
Will Rudbeckia 'Marmalade' attract butterflies and bees?
Will Rudbeckia 'Marmalade' attract butterflies and bees?
Yes. The nectar-rich blooms are attractive to bees, butterflies, and other beneficial pollinating insects.
Can the seed heads be left for winter garden interest?
Can the seed heads be left for winter garden interest?
Yes. The dried seed heads provide seasonal texture and may attract seed-eating birds while adding structure to the winter garden.
How is Rudbeckia 'Marmalade' different from Black-Eyed Susan?
How is Rudbeckia 'Marmalade' different from Black-Eyed Susan?
Rudbeckia 'Marmalade' is an ornamental cultivar selected for its rich orange-toned blooms, while traditional Black-Eyed Susan varieties usually feature bright golden-yellow petals with dark centers.