{"product_id":"rudbeckia-goldilocks","title":"Rudbeckia, Goldilocks","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"60\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"27\"\u003eRudbeckia, ‘Goldilocks’\u003c\/strong\u003e (\u003cem data-start=\"29\" data-end=\"46\"\u003eRudbeckia hirta\u003c\/em\u003e ‘Goldilocks’)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"62\" data-end=\"461\"\u003eGoldilocks rudbeckia is a compact, double-flowered Black-eyed Susan variety known for its fully petaled, golden blooms and tidy growth habit. Unlike the classic single-flowered types, this variety produces dense, pom-pom-like flowers that bring a softer, more ornamental texture while still supporting pollinators. It’s well-suited for borders, containers, and bright summer displays in garden beds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"463\" data-end=\"486\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"463\" data-end=\"486\"\u003eKey Characteristics\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"488\" data-end=\"819\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"488\" data-end=\"530\"\u003eDouble golden blooms with soft texture\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"530\" data-end=\"533\"\u003eGoldilocks produces fully double, fluffy flowers in rich golden-yellow tones, often with a subtle or hidden central disk. This gives the plant a fuller, more layered look compared to traditional rudbeckia, making it especially useful in ornamental plantings and cut flower arrangements.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"821\" data-end=\"1083\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"821\" data-end=\"871\"\u003eCompact growth for small spaces and containers\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"871\" data-end=\"874\"\u003eThis variety stays relatively short and bushy, typically under 18 inches tall. Its uniform habit makes it ideal for edging, containers, and front-of-border plantings where a clean, controlled shape is desired.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1085\" data-end=\"1333\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1085\" data-end=\"1134\"\u003ePollinator support with extended bloom period\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1134\" data-end=\"1137\"\u003eDespite its double form, Goldilocks still attracts bees and beneficial insects. Blooming from early summer into fall, it provides a steady nectar and pollen source during peak pollinator activity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1335\" data-end=\"1670\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1335\" data-end=\"1397\"\u003eAdaptable and easy-to-grow annual or short-lived perennial\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1397\" data-end=\"1400\"\u003eGoldilocks performs well in a range of soils and tolerates heat and moderate drought once established. It’s commonly grown as an annual but may reseed or behave as a short-lived perennial in favorable conditions, making it useful in meadow-style and low-input plantings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1672\" data-end=\"2091\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"ri62ti\" data-start=\"1672\" data-end=\"1744\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1674\" data-end=\"1691\"\u003eNative range:\u003c\/strong\u003e North America (species origin; cultivated variety)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1o2wy8b\" data-start=\"1745\" data-end=\"1818\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1747\" data-end=\"1768\"\u003ePlant life cycle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Annual (short-lived perennial in some climates)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1hcjjh\" data-start=\"1819\" data-end=\"1853\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1821\" data-end=\"1842\"\u003eSun requirements:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1mufojw\" data-start=\"1854\" data-end=\"1908\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1856\" data-end=\"1878\"\u003eSoil requirements:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dry to medium, well-drained\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1s2up4k\" data-start=\"1909\" data-end=\"1944\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1911\" data-end=\"1929\"\u003eMature height:\u003c\/strong\u003e 12–18 inches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"pmse1t\" data-start=\"1945\" data-end=\"1979\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1947\" data-end=\"1962\"\u003eBloom time:\u003c\/strong\u003e June – October\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"8v8y1v\" data-start=\"1980\" data-end=\"2014\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1982\" data-end=\"1998\"\u003eBloom color:\u003c\/strong\u003e Golden yellow\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"eqtcvb\" data-start=\"2015\" data-end=\"2091\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"2017\" data-end=\"2042\"\u003eUSDA Hardiness zones:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3–9 (grown as annual or short-lived perennial)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2093\" data-end=\"2280\"\u003eFor best results, plant in full sun and well-drained soil. Deadheading can encourage continued blooming, though allowing some flowers to mature may encourage reseeding for future seasons.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Farm Connection","offers":[{"title":"2.5\" pot","offer_id":47966173069571,"sku":"PEF-1273","price":5.53,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0675\/1128\/8067\/files\/Rudbeckia_Goldilocks.png?v=1776791309","url":"https:\/\/tfcnursery.com\/products\/rudbeckia-goldilocks","provider":"The Farm Connection","version":"1.0","type":"link"}