Product description
Coreopsis Sunkiss is a vibrant, neat architectural tickseed that explodes into a tight mound of bright golden-yellow flowers, each marked with a stunning dark burgundy centre. It is an essential, highly valuable late-season nectar source that maintains a brilliant, disciplined structure at the absolute front edge of the border, pulling in massive numbers of butterflies.
To prevent the crown from turning to mush, you must amend the planting hole with plenty of sharp grit to guarantee instant water runoff, as it despises heavy earth. Treat it mean to keep it keen; if you constantly drench the soil, the plant will rapidly lose its structural discipline and become a sprawling mess. You must relentlessly deadhead the fading blooms and apply a thick, dry mulch over its shallow roots to guarantee its survival through icy, wet winters.
Please Note: When purchasing plants, please consider that each live item is unique and may therefore differ from the images shown, which are for illustration purposes only. The plant will be supplied in a growers pot. Depending on season, some plants may be pruned back to encourage growth and deciduous plants may arrive without leaves.
Tickseed
Coreopsis 'Sunkiss'
Coreopsis 'Sunkiss'
Product description
Coreopsis Sunkiss is a vibrant, neat architectural tickseed that explodes into a tight mound of bright golden-yellow flowers, each marked with a stunning dark burgundy centre. It is an essential, highly valuable late-season nectar source that maintains a brilliant, disciplined structure at the absolute front edge of the border, pulling in massive numbers of butterflies.
To prevent the crown from turning to mush, you must amend the planting hole with plenty of sharp grit to guarantee instant water runoff, as it despises heavy earth. Treat it mean to keep it keen; if you constantly drench the soil, the plant will rapidly lose its structural discipline and become a sprawling mess. You must relentlessly deadhead the fading blooms and apply a thick, dry mulch over its shallow roots to guarantee its survival through icy, wet winters.
Please Note: When purchasing plants, please consider that each live item is unique and may therefore differ from the images shown, which are for illustration purposes only. The plant will be supplied in a growers pot. Depending on season, some plants may be pruned back to encourage growth and deciduous plants may arrive without leaves.
Give your plants the best start
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
Keep a pair of sharp snips handy to relentlessly remove the fading golden-yellow blooms from your Coreopsis Sunkiss. This continuous deadheading tricks the plant into believing it has not yet reproduced, resulting in a relentless wave of fresh flowers. Protect the shallow roots with a thick, dry mulch before the frost hits to ensure they survive freezing temperatures.
How to Water
Water Coreopsis Sunkiss deeply just once to guarantee the roots make solid contact with the surrounding dirt. Treat it mean to keep it keen, as this variety produces the tightest, brightest mounds when forced to search for its own moisture. If you constantly drench the soil, the plant will rapidly lose its structural discipline and become an untidy, sprawling mess.
How to Plant
Tuck Coreopsis Sunkiss into the extreme front edge of a full-sun border so it is not swallowed by taller companions. Amend the planting hole with plenty of horticultural sand to satisfy strict drainage demands. Press the earth down firmly, keeping the neat crown totally free from damp topsoil.
