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Herbaceous Perennial

Coreopsis Solanna Golden Sphere ('Dcoreo16'PBR) (Solanna Series)

tickseed [Solanna Golden Sphere]

A small and compact, bushy, clump-forming perennial with elongated, lance-shaped green leaves and abundant pompons of double yellow flowers held on stalks just above its foliage flowering for a long period of time in summer

Synonyms
Coreopsis grandiflora 'Dcoreo16'PBR
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Size
Ultimate height
0.1–0.5 metres
Time to ultimate height
2–5 years
Ultimate spread
0.1–0.5 metres
Growing conditions
Chalk
Loam
Sand
Moisture
Moist but well–drained, Well–drained
pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Colour & scent
StemFlowerFoliageFruit
Spring Green
Summer Yellow Green
Autumn Green
Winter
Position
  • Full sun
  • Partial shade
Aspect

East–facing or South–facing or West–facing

Exposure
Exposed or Sheltered
Hardiness
H5
Botanical details
Family
Asteraceae
Native to GB / Ireland
No
Foliage
Deciduous
Habit
Clump forming
Genus

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

Name status

Trade

How to grow

Cultivation

Will grow well in fertile, well-drained soil in partial shade but preferably in full sun. Will need to be kept moist during spells of dry weather

Propagation

Propagate by seed in late winter, by division in spring or autumn and basal root cuttings in spring

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

Deadhead for continuous flowering and cut back in winter

Pests

May be susceptible to slugs and snails

Diseases

Generally disease-free

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