Product description
Coreopsis 'Solar Moon', commonly known as Tickseed, is a charming perennial that brings a splash of color to garden borders. Its pastel yellow, daisy-like flowers adorned with burgundy red accents and bright yellow centers create a delightful display. This variety naturalizes well, making it an excellent choice for low-maintenance gardens.
Thriving in fertile, well-drained soil with full sun to partial shade, 'Solar Moon' is drought-tolerant once established, reducing the need for frequent watering. Blooming from June through September, it provides continuous interest throughout the summer months. Its compact size, reaching up to 50 cm in height and spreading approximately 45 cm, makes it suitable for various garden settings, including borders and containers.
In addition to its ornamental appeal, Coreopsis 'Solar Moon' attracts butterflies, enhancing the ecological value of your garden. Its cut flowers make lovely indoor arrangements, allowing you to enjoy their beauty both outdoors and inside your home.
Please Note: Images are for illustrative purposes only and designed to be a representation of the item(s) being sold. Depending on seasonality, deciduous plants may be supplied in their dormant state and without leaves. Plants may also be pruned back, lower than stated heights, to encourage new growth.
Garden Plant Size Guide
Plants in larger pots can be multiple years older than their smaller counterparts with more mature root systems and foliage. This makes them able to thrive as a full size plant in your garden quicker than smaller alternatives.
The most common size of pot that garden plants come in are 9cm/1L/3L/5L this is in reference to the diameter at the top of the pot.
9cm potted plants still remain the most popular cost effective option though, they just may take a little patience to allow them to grow into full maturity once planted in your garden.
Plant specs, care guide & tips
Key features
Specifications
When to plant
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Planting and period of interest times are general guidelines and may vary based on your location and conditions. For best results, consult local gardening resources.
Instructions
Top Tip
Deadhead spent blooms regularly to encourage further flowering.
How to Water
Water regularly to keep the soil consistently moist but not saturated.
How to Plant
Wait until the risk of frost has passed and plant coreopsis in full sun or partial shade in moist but well-draining soil. Enrich the soil with well-rotted organic matter and dig a hole around twice as wide as the root ball. Position the plant so the top of the root ball is at soil level then backfill with soil and compost, gently firm down, and water in well. Leave 40-50cm between plants.