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Coreopsis grandiflora 'Early Sunrise'

tickseed 'Early Sunrise'

A perennial, usually grown as an annual, with finely-divided foliage and ruffled, semi-double, rich yellow flower-heads, 5cm across, over a long period from late spring to late summer

Other common names
tickseed 'Sunrise'
Synonyms
Coreopsis tinctoria 'Sunrise'
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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
Loam
Sand
Moisture
Moist but well–drained
pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Colour & scent
StemFlowerFoliageFruit
Spring Yellow Green
Summer Yellow Green
Autumn
Winter
Position
  • Full sun
  • Partial shade
Aspect

West–facing or East–facing or South–facing

Exposure
Exposed or 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. Deadhead regularly to prolong flowering

Propagation

Propagate from seed, sown in situ and in succession from early spring through to early summer to prolong the flowering season

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

Cut old stems back to their bases as they die back at the end of the year

Pests

May be susceptible to slugs and snails

Diseases

Generally disease-free

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