Coreopsis tinctoria '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
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Size
Ultimate height
0.1–0.5 metresTime to ultimate height
2–5 yearsUltimate spread
0.1–0.5 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Moist but well–drainedpH
Acid, Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| 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
H5Botanical details
- Family
- Asteraceae
- Native to GB / Ireland
- 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
Diseases
Generally disease-free
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