Coreopsis grandiflora Presto

Coreopsis grandiflora Presto

1 packet (40 seeds) @ $3.20

Catalog Code: 4578

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Coreopsis grandiflora Presto

Hardy Perennial

  • Flowers: Summer
  • Position: Full sun
  • Height: 10 inches
  • Germination: Easy
  • Aftercare: Easy
  • Special Features: Flowers in first year
  • Ideal for: Border, Containers

Description

A breeding breakthrough, a true first year flowering perennial Coreopsis, ideal for planting in containers, window boxes or towards the front of borders. Naturally dwarf and compact ball-shaped plants are smothered in double golden yellow blooms all summer.

Sowing Instructions

Sowing time:February to March.
Sowing depth:Sow seed on the surface of lightly firmed, moist seed compost in pots or trays. Lightly cover seed with a sprinkling of compos

Place in a propagator or warm place, and keep at a temperature of between 20-25C (68-77F). After sowing, do not exclude light as this helps germination. Keep the surface of the compost moist but not waterlogged; germination will usually take 21-30 days. When large enough to handle, transplant seedlings into 7.5cm (3in) pots or trays.

Growing Instructions

Gradually acclimatise young plants to outdoor conditions for a few weeks before planting out after all risk of frost, 23-30cm (9-12in) apart, or transplant into containers.

Aftercare Instructions

For best results, provide any ordinary, well-drained soil in full sun.