Coreopsis 'Double the Sun'

Common name: Tickseed

Description: Coreopsis 'Double the Sun' is a cheerful, long-flowering perennial producing a profusion of fully double, bright golden-yellow flowers from early summer through to autumn. The finely cut green foliage forms a tidy, compact mound and provides an attractive backdrop to the abundant blooms. One of the most free-flowering coreopsis available, it is excellent in sunny borders, gravel gardens, and large containers. Drought tolerant once established, it is a low-maintenance and reliable garden performer beloved by bees.

Other benefits: exceptionally long flowering season, drought tolerant, low maintenance

Wildlife attraction: bees and butterflies

Height & spread (approx.) at 10 years: 40cm x 40cm

Position: full sun

Soil pH: neutral to slightly alkaline

Moisture: well-drained; drought tolerant once established

Winter hardiness: cold hardy to -15°C