Coreopsis Solanna™ Bright Touch
Plant Details
Bright golden yellow flowers with splashes of red throughout summer attract bees to your garden. Mounds of lush green foliage, which will die down in autumn.
Month Available: May
Evergreen / Deciduous: Deciduous
Flower Colour: Yellow
Suitable For Wildlife: Bees
Soil Type: Well-drained
Sun/Shade: Full sun
Season of Interest: Summer
Flower/Foliage/Berries: Flowers
Plant Type: Perennial
Hardy: Fully
Main Attribute: Summer flowers.
Height / Spread: 45cm x 45cm (18in x 18in)
Growing Tips & Additional Information
I always cut Coreopsis right back in autumn to ensure a good flush of growth the following year.
Where to Plant: Patio pots, Borders
Pests and Diseases: Slugs, snails.
Plant Care: Once the new growth appears in mid spring, remove the previous years stems.
Care and Time: Medium - spring
Warning: None
Benefits: A sunny, summer plant which offers flowers and colour for months. Re-blooms if dead headed. Excels in pots.
History: Coreopsis comes form the Greek word for bug, as the seed resembles bugs when dried. It is commonly known as Tickseed.