Coreopsis grandiflora 'SunKiss'

Common Name: Tickseed

This new Tickseed from PanAmerican Seed is phenomenal due to its huge, nearly 3" wide, golden yellow flowers with burgundy red centers. According to the breeder, this is the brightest yellow flower with a large blotch available as a seed strain. This beautiful, heat-tolerant plant will finish quickly to form a well-branched and floriferous habit.

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.

Height:

12.0-14.0 Inches

Spread:

14.0-16.0 Inches

Hardiness Zones:

4,5,6,7,8,9

Flower Color:

Yellow/Gold Shades Multicolored

Foliage Color:

Green shades

Sunlight:

Full Sun (> 6 hrs. Direct Sun)

Water Requirements:

Average Water Needs

Soil Quality:

Poor Soil Quality Average Soil Quality Fertile Soil Quality

Soil Chemistry:

Acidic Soil (pH < 7.0) Neutral Soil (pH = 7.0)

Bloomtime:

Late Spring Early Summer Midsummer Late Summer

Attracts Wings:

Attracts Butterflies

Critter Resistant:

Deer Resistant

Growth Rate:

Medium

Garden Style:

Patio Container Eclectic

Other Features:

Border Plant Container Cut Flower Easy To Grow Mass Planting

Origin:

Not Native to North America

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.

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