Coreopsis grandiflora Early Sunrise

Coreopsis grandiflora Early Sunrise

1 packet (40 seeds) @ $2.95

Catalog Code: 6279

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Coreopsis grandiflora Early Sunrise

Hardy Herbaceous Perennial

  • Flowers: Summer
  • Soil: Well drained
  • Zones: 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9
  • Height: 18 inches
  • Germination: Easy
  • Aftercare: Easy
  • Special Features: Flowers in first year
  • Ideal for: Bedding, Border, Cut Flower

Description

An AAS and Fleuroselect gold medal winner. This means that throughout both the USA and Europe, this plant has not just performed well but has excelled. A marvellous and unique achievement. A perennial flowering uniformly early from seed in it's first summer producing masses of semi-double blooms for border and cutting.

Sowing Instructions

Sowing time:late winter to early spring.

Sow at 16-21C (60-70F) on the surface of a good seed compost and gently firm down. Germination usually takes 20-25 days.

Growing Instructions

When seedlings are large enough to handle, transplant and grow on in cooler conditions. Gradually acclimatise to outdoor conditions for 10-15 days before planting out, after all risk of frost, 38cm (15in) apart in a sunny spot on light well drained soil.