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Coreopsis grandiflora

Sunburst Coreopsis

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Description

The 'Double Sunburst' is a wonderful cultivar and a showy, Southeast U.S. native. Golden yellow, double flowers on 2' bushy plants bloom during spring in full sun and average to dry soils. It makes for good cut flowers, and pruning keeps the plants abundant with blooms.

Maintenance Tips

Coreopsis grandiflora is a clumping evergreen perennial with very showy flowers that emerge in spring. This is a very drought-tolerant plant that will look and perform its best in full sun and well-drained soil. It grows 2-3’ tall and 1-2’ wide, so can be used in just about any space in any sized garden without having to prune to maintain the size. This plant rarely has any pest problems, but it is susceptible to some fungal infections, usually brought on by wet conditions in poorly drained soils. This plant will benefit from some fertilizer to keep it looking and performing its best. Deadheading is the best way to keep the plant blooming throughout the year. As soon as the flowers fade and seeding begins, the look and the health of the plant can decline. Once this happens, the plant can be cut back hard to invigorate and encourage new growth.

 

Plant Type

Ground cover, Perennial

Height Range

1-3'

Flower Color

Yellow

Flower Season

Spring

Leaf Color

Green

Bark Color

n/a

Fruit Color

n/a

Fruit Season

n/a

Sun

Full

Water

Low

Growth Rate

Fast

Soil Type

Sandy, Loam, Rocky

Soil Condition

Average, Poor, Well-drained, Dry

Soil pH

Neutral

Adverse Factors

n/a

Design Styles

English Cottage, Meadow, Mediterranean, Ranch, Seascape, Wild Garden

Accenting Features

Showy Flowers

Seasonal Interest

Spring

Location Uses

Entry, Perennial Border, Parking Strip, Patio, Parking Lot, Raised Planter, Walkways, With Rocks

Special Uses

Container, Cut Flowers, Filler, Mass Planting, Fire Resistant

Attracts Wildlife

Butterflies

Water Saving Tip:

Group plants with similar watering needs in the same area.