Coreopsis Early Sunrise

1989 AAS Flower Winner

Attractive, compact, uniform plants grow about 18 inches high with a 15-inch spread. Foliage is glossy, green and healthy looking. The charming semi-double flowers, about 2 inches across, are bright gold – and so intense they capture the eye even at a distance. Most stems are about 8 to 10 inches long, providing a wealth of long-lasting flowers for informal bouquets. After a dazzling profusion of blooms in late spring, Early Sunrise continues producing flowers through most of the summer, especially rewarding gardeners who take the trouble to pick off the spent blooms. With ordinary care, including a light application of fertilizer in spring, Early Sunrise will thrive for many years.

Description

AAS WINNER DETAILS

Winner Type: National, Gold Medal
Class: Coreopsis
Variety Name: Early Sunrise
Genus: Coreopsis
Species: grandiflora
Year: 1989
Common Name: Tickseed
Type: Flowers from Seed
Breeder: W. Atlee Burpee Company
Close Market Comparison: Sunray

PLANT NEEDS

Duration Type: Perennial
Hardiness Zone/Hardy to Zone: Zone 1
Light Needs: Full sun
Water Needs: Drought tolerant
Dead Heading Recommended: Yes
Staking Required: No

PLANT CHARACTERISTICS

Foliage Color: Green
Plant Habit: Compact
Plant Height: 18 inches
Bloom Time: Late spring, summer to frost
Bloom Color: Gold
Bloom Color Pattern: Solid
Bloom Size: 2 inches

IN THE GARDEN

Container: Yes
Pollinator Friendly: Yes
Weather Tolerance: Drought, heat, cold
Garden Spacing: 12-14 inches
Low Edging: Yes
Medium Height Divider: Yes

HOW TO GROW

Home gardeners can grow by starting seeds indoors at about the same time as they start their peppers or petunias. With ordinary care, including a light application of fertilizer in spring, Early Sunrise will thrive for many years. Plants should be dug up, divided and replanted after two or three years.

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