Organic Marmalade Rudbeckia Seeds

Rudbeckia hirta ‘Marmalade’ brings a bright, sunny pop of color to beds, borders, and cutting gardens—with cheerful, daisy-like blooms that look like summer in flower form. Early-maturing and wonderfully prolific, this variety produces loads of vibrant orange petals surrounding a dramatic, jet-black center for that classic black-eyed Susan look (with extra “wow”). The sturdy plants stay nicely compact for easy garden design, yet still deliver armfuls of 3–4.5" blossoms that keep coming when you keep cutting and deadheading. If you’re looking for an easy, pollinator-friendly flower that blends beautifully with herbs and vegetables, ‘Marmalade’ is a reliable, hardworking choice that fits right into an organic garden plan.

These blooms are made for more than just admiring—snip a few stems for casual bouquets, tuck them into mixed arrangements, or plant in a generous drift to create a warm, glowing ribbon of color through the season. ‘Marmalade’ is also a favorite for container gardeners who want big flower impact without a sprawling footprint. Whether you’re planting up a backyard border or adding nectar-rich blooms near your veggie beds, this rudbeckia brings color, movement, and beneficial insects right where you want them.

Product Features

• Early-maturing, prolific bloomer
• Bright orange petals with jet-black centers
• Large 3–4.5" flowers for strong color impact
• Compact plants, about 20–25" tall
• Perennial habit (often grown as a short-lived perennial in many gardens)
• Open-pollinated variety
• Excellent for bouquets, borders, and mixed plantings
• Pollinator-attracting blooms that support garden biodiversity

Did You Know?

Rudbeckias are beloved for feeding bees and butterflies, but they also help bring more beneficial insect activity to the whole garden—one of the simplest ways to support healthier, more resilient growing spaces.