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Coreopsis grandiflora 'Sunkiss' (Tickseed 'Sunkiss')
1 hour care
per year
per year
0.45m
Max height
Max height
0.45m
Max spread
Max spread
2-5 years
To maturity
To maturity
Plant details
Botanical name
Coreopsis grandiflora 'Sunkiss'
Other names
Tickseed 'Sunkiss', Coreopsis lanceolata 'Sunkiss', Coreopsis grandiflora 'M8867p'
Genus
Coreopsis Coreopsis
Variety or Cultivar
'Sunkiss' _ 'Sunkiss' is a bushy, mound-forming, herbaceous perennial with leathery, narrowly lance-shaped, dark green leaves and, from early summer into autumn, slender, erect stems bearing toothed, golden-yellow flowers, maroon at the base of the petals.
Coreopsis grandiflora 'Sunkiss' is: Deciduous
Habit
Erect flower stem, Cushion or Mound Forming
Flower
Maroon, Golden-yellow in Summer
Foliage
Dark-green in Spring; Dark-green in Summer; Dark-green in Autumn
How to care
Watch out for
Specific pests
General care
Pruning
Deadhead to prolong flowering. Cut back to the base in late autumn.
Propagation
Does not set seed.
Propagation methods
Division, Basal cuttings
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Where to grow
Coreopsis grandiflora 'Sunkiss' (Tickseed 'Sunkiss') will reach a height of 0.45m and a spread of 0.45m after 2-5 years.
Suggested uses
Wildlife, Beds and borders, Cottage/Informal, Flower Arranging
Cultivation
Prefers fertile, well-drained soil, preferably in sun. Tolerates heat, humidity and moderate drought. Shear back in late summer to keep tidy and encourage a second flush of flowers.
Soil type
Chalky, Loamy, Sandy
Soil drainage
Well-drained, Moist but well-drained
Soil pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Light
Partial Shade, Full Sun
Aspect
North, South, East, West
Exposure
Exposed, Sheltered
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Hardy (H4)
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Botanical name
Coreopsis grandiflora 'Sunkiss'
Other names
Tickseed 'Sunkiss', Coreopsis lanceolata 'Sunkiss', Coreopsis grandiflora 'M8867p'
Genus
Coreopsis Coreopsis
Variety or Cultivar
'Sunkiss' _ 'Sunkiss' is a bushy, mound-forming, herbaceous perennial with leathery, narrowly lance-shaped, dark green leaves and, from early summer into autumn, slender, erect stems bearing toothed, golden-yellow flowers, maroon at the base of the petals.
Native to
Garden origin
Foliage
Deciduous
Habit
Erect flower stem, Cushion or Mound Forming
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Colour
Flower
Maroon, Golden-yellow in Summer
Foliage
Dark-green in Spring; Dark-green in Summer; Dark-green in Autumn
How to care
Watch out for
Specific pests
General care
Pruning
Deadhead to prolong flowering. Cut back to the base in late autumn.
Propagation
Does not set seed.
Propagation methods
Division, Basal cuttings
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Where to grow
Coreopsis grandiflora 'Sunkiss' (Tickseed 'Sunkiss') will reach a height of 0.45m and a spread of 0.45m after 2-5 years.
Suggested uses
Wildlife, Beds and borders, Cottage/Informal, Flower Arranging
Cultivation
Prefers fertile, well-drained soil, preferably in sun. Tolerates heat, humidity and moderate drought. Shear back in late summer to keep tidy and encourage a second flush of flowers.
Soil type
Chalky, Loamy, Sandy
Soil drainage
Well-drained, Moist but well-drained
Soil pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Light
Partial Shade, Full Sun
Aspect
North, South, East, West
Exposure
Exposed, Sheltered
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Hardy (H4)
USDA zones
Zone 9, Zone 8, Zone 7, Zone 6, Zone 5
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