About

Coreopsis verticillata 'Grandiflora' is a compact perennial that reaches a height of up to 60 cm. It features finely divided foliage and produces bright golden-yellow daisies that appear in a loose, branched arrangement.

About the genus

Coreopsis includes both annual and perennial species, characterized by their paired, simple leaves that may be palmate or pinnately divided. They produce elongated flower heads that resemble daisies and are borne on long stalks.

Growing conditions

Sunlight
Full sun, Partial shade
Soil type
Chalk, Loam, Sand
Soil pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil moisture
Moist but well-drained, Well-drained
Aspect
South-facing, North-facing, West-facing, East-facing
Exposure
Exposed, Sheltered
UK hardiness
H5

Plant details

Plant type
Herbaceous Perennial
Habit
Clump forming
Foliage
Deciduous
Height
0.5-1 metres
Spread
0.1-0.5 metres
Time to full height
2-5 years
Suggested uses
Cottage and informal garden, Wildlife gardens, City and courtyard gardens, Patio and container plants, Prairie planting

Care notes

Cultivation
Grow in a fertile, well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade
Pruning
Deadhead to prolong flowering then cut right back in late autumn
Propagation
Propagate by seed, sown at 13-16°C in late winter or propagate by division in early spring or root basal cuttings in spring
Pest resistance
May be susceptible to slugs and snails
Disease resistance
Generally disease-free