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Herbaceous Perennial

Coreopsis grandiflora 'Kelvin Harbutt'
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'Kelvin Harbutt' is a tall perennial with finely divided foliage and brown-centred, single yellow daisies from late spring to early autumn

Size
Ultimate height
0.5–1 metres
Time to ultimate height
1–2 years
Ultimate spread
0.1–0.5 metres
Growing conditions
Chalk
Loam
Sand
Moisture
Well–drained
pH
Alkaline, Neutral
Colour & scent
StemFlowerFoliageFruit
Spring Yellow Green
Summer Yellow Green
Autumn Yellow Green
Winter
Position
  • Full sun
  • Partial shade
Aspect

West–facing or South–facing

Exposure
Sheltered
Hardiness
H5
Botanical details
Family
Asteraceae
Native to the UK
No
Foliage
Deciduous
Habit
Bushy
Genus

Coreopsis can be annuals or perennials, with paired, simple, palmate or pinnately divided leaves and long-stalked, daisy-like flower-heads

Name status

Accepted

How to grow

Cultivation

Grow in fertile, well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade

Propagation

Divide in early spring or propagate by basal cuttings in spring

Suggested planting locations and garden types
  • Coastal
  • Cottage and informal garden
  • City and courtyard gardens
  • Flower borders and beds
Pruning

Deadhead to prolong flowering

Pests

Slugs and snails may be troublesome

Diseases

Generally disease-free

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