Coreopsis grandiflora ‘Sunfire’ (Tickseed)

Coreopsis Grandiflora ‘Sunfire’ (Tickseed) is a bushy, clump-forming, short-lived perennial boasting an abundance of brilliant golden-yellow, daisies adorned with burgundy red centers. Blooming for weeks from late spring to late summer, if spent flowers are regularly deadheaded, the charming blossoms sit atop upright stems and float above the neat foliage mound of finely divided foliage. Excellent for perennial borders, patio containers, and cottage gardens.

• Grows up to 24 in. tall (60 cm) and 22-24 in. across (55-60 cm).
• Performs best in full sun to partial shade in dry to medium moisture, well-drained soils. Tolerant to hot, humid summer climates.
• Easy to grow, relatively pest and disease free, this Coreopsis is a favorite of bees and butterflies but is ignored by deer.
• Very versatile, it is a welcomed addition to beds and borders, city gardens, cottage gardens, and coastal gardens, and does great in containers. Effective as an accent plant and spectacular in mass plantings.
• Keep an eye out for slugs, snails, or crown rot if grown in poorly drained soils.
• Deadhead regularly to prolong flowering. Midsummer shearing (after the first flush of flowers) should help tidy up the plant and promote a fall rebloom.
• Cut old stems back to their bases as they die back at the end of the year.
• Clumps may be divided every 2-3 years to maintain robustness.
• Propagate by seed at 55-60°F (13-16°C) in mid, or late, winter or in situ from early spring to early summer.