Newman’s coneflower (Rudbeckia fulgida var. speciosa)

Newman’s coneflower (Rudbeckia fulgida var. speciosa) is a perennial plant that can grow tall and wide. In this growing guide we’ll learn the cultivation details and how to plant Newman’s coneflower (Rudbeckia fulgida var. speciosa).

This plant has several common names including: Newman’s coneflower or showy coneflower.

This is a plant that takes to reach full maturity.

Plant profile

Common name: Newman’s coneflower, showy coneflower
Scientific name: Rudbeckia fulgida var. speciosa
Plant type: Perennials
Other characteristics: Plants for pollinators, RHS Award of Garden Merit

Seasonal colors

How to plant Newman’s coneflower (Rudbeckia fulgida var. speciosa) – cultivar413 from Fallbrook, California, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons

Perennial plants are one of the largest groups of plants.

They offer color, shape, fragrance and seasonal textures. The variety is such that there are plants to suit all sizes and styles of garden.

Traditionally, perennials are grown in borders, using a wall or hedge as a backdrop to bring out all their splendor during summer.

But since most gardens are not large enough for long borders dedicated exclusively to perennials, they are usually planted in mixed borders and beds, along with shrubs, annuals, biennials, and bulbs that extend the season of interest.

How to plant

In this section we will learn how to plant Newman’s coneflower (Rudbeckia fulgida var. speciosa), know its needs in terms of soil, watering and sun exposure.

Soil

Newman’s coneflower (Rudbeckia fulgida var. speciosa) is a plant that prefers to grow in As for pH, it is a plant that grows ideally in soils with pH pH.