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Coreopsis grandiflora 'Sunray'

tickseed 'Sunray'

A short-lived perennial to 50cm in height, grown as an annual, with filigree lobed bright green foliage and golden-yellow double flowers 5cm across from early summer to early autumn

Synonyms
Coreopsis 'Sunray'
Corylopsis 'Sunray'

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Size
Ultimate height
0.1–0.5 metres
Time to ultimate height
1–2 years
Ultimate spread
0.1–0.5 metres
Growing conditions
Chalk
Loam
Sand
Moisture
Well–drained
pH
Alkaline, Neutral
Colour & scent
StemFlowerFoliageFruit
Spring Green
Summer Yellow Green
Autumn
Winter
Position
  • Full sun
  • Partial shade
Aspect

South–facing or West–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

Propagation

Propagate by seed at 13-16°C (55-61°F) in mid, or late, winter or in situ from early spring to early summer

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

Deadheading regularly will help prolong flowering

Pests

May be susceptible to slugs and snails

Diseases

Generally disease-free

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