Coreopsis grandiflora 'Sunray' |
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Photo Courtesy of Walters Gardens, Inc.
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A Fleuroselect Award Winner! An extravagant bloomer, C. 'Sunray' will light up the garden with its double, deep golden yellow flowers. This show will last from late spring to late summer if spent flowers are removed. This variety is especially compact and floriferous. The cheery golden blooms make excellent companions for purple blooming perennials such as Salvia 'May Night'.
Coreopsis is easy to grow, making it a good choice for beginners. One plant will provide you with long-lasting cut flower bouquets all summer long.
Origin: Native Cultivar
Characteristics:
Height:
18-24 Inches
Spread:
12-24 Inches
Flower Color:
Gold/Orange Shades
Foliage Color:
Green shades
Sun or Shade?:
Full sun (> 6 hrs. direct sun)
Wet or dry?:
Average water needs
Want to see wings?:
Attracts butterflies
Need critter resistant plants?:
Deer resistant
How fast should it grow?:
Medium
When should it bloom?:
Late spring
Early summer
Midsummer
Late summer
How's your soil?:
Poor Soil
Average Soil
Fertile Soil
Sweet or Sour Soil?:
Acidic Soil (pH < 7.0)
Neutral Soil (pH = 7.0)
What's your garden style?:
Container/Patio
Eclectic
Coreopsis is native to North America. It is easy to grow, thriving in any well-drained soil with average moisture and full sun. This species requires deadheading to promote continuous blooming. It can be propagated either by seed or by division every few years in spring or fall.