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Goldenrods usually bloom between July and September, often well into October. The Canadian goldenrod (Solidago canadensis) is one of the so-called short-day plants whose flowering period only begins in late summer - when the days get shorter and the nights longer.
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Recommended ornamental varieties
In addition to the wild forms of the goldenrod native to the world, there are numerous hybrids that are specially designed for the Cultivation in gardens were bred. Most of these also come from the USA. These also have the advantage of being barely any to propagate via root runners. The following table gives you a good overview of some recommended varieties.
| Solidago variety | blossom | Height |
|---|---|---|
| Cloth of gold | deep yellow | 30 to 45 cm |
| Gardone | bright yellow, large panicles | 100 cm |
| Golden gate | light yellow | 50 cm |
| Golden Wings | deep yellow | 180 to 200 cm |
| Goldenmosa | pale yellow, large panicles | 75 cm |
| Gold child | deep yellow, dense panicles | 60 cm |
| Laurin | deep yellow | 30 to 40 cm |
| Golden Thumb (also Queenie) | yellow | 30 cm |
| Crown of Rays | bright yellow | 40 to 60 cm |
| Tare | bright yellow, small flowers | 80 cm |
| Tom Tumb | yellow, dense panicles | 30 cm |
Tips
Since all goldenrods reproduce very quickly by self-sowing, you should plant the plants immediately Cut back after flowering and thus prevent seed formation.
