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Such showstoppers, spectacularly bright blooms are produced in profusion almost covering the neat clumps of lush, green foliage continuously from late spring to the autumn.Commonly known as ‘Large Flowered Tickseed’, a relative of the well-known wildflower, bees and other pollinators will come to visit for lively jollification from June to October. Gently naturalising, florists will delight as the blooms are added to fantastic indoor floral creationsYour collection comprises; ‘Fancy’ – cherry-red flowers with bright yellow margins; ‘Jewel’ – bright red petals with yellow-orange margins; ‘Mellow’ – vivid yellow-orange blooms with a red heart; and ‘Moon’ – soft yellow flowers with dark red heart.Hardy to around -20 C, rating H6 on the RHS scale, the Coreopsis Solar collection are happy to stay outside all winter without extra protection, becoming dormant over winter in readiness to sprout anew in the spring. Drought and heat tolerant and happiest grown in well-drained soil in a sunny spot, each plant will reach a mature height of 30-50cm, spreading 30-45cm.
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Key Information
| Latin Name | Coreopsis grandiflora Solar Fancy 9cm pot |
|---|---|
| Common Name | Tickseed |
| Hardiness | H6 (-15 to -20°C) |
| Colour | Red |
| Format | 9cm Pots |
| Position | Full-Sun, Part-Shade, Part-Sun |
| Foliage | Deciduous |
| Height in Maturity (m) | 0.50 m |
| Spread in Maturity (m) | 0.45 |
| Soil Conditions | Loam Sand |
| Soil Acidity | Acid Alkaline Neutral |
| Aspect | East-facing, South-facing, West-facing |
| Drought Tolerant | Yes |
| Good for pots | Yes |
| Good for Rockeries | Yes |
| Good for wildlife | Yes |
| Good for pollinators | Yes |
| Good for cutting | Yes |
