2026 AAS Ornamental Winner
Coreopsis SunGlobe
Bring brilliant, season-long color to your sunny spots with this outstanding Coreopsis. Praised by judges for its great habit and impressive bloom quantity, this variety is a true workhorse in the garden. It produces tons of fluffy, golden yellow, semi-double flowers on sturdy stems slightly earlier than comparisons. The plant maintains a tidy, compact, and densely branching form, delivering multiple flushes of vibrant gold from spring through fall. Ideal for borders or containers, this Coreopsis is built to perform, making it a fantastic addition to any landscape.
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Plant Description
Genus:
Coreopsis
Species:
grandiflora
Common Name:
Tickseed
Plant Habit:
Mounded
Plant Height:
12-14 inches
Plant Spread:
12-14 inches
Foliage Color:
Green
Bloom Time:
Late spring, summer, fall
Bloom Color:
Golden Yellow
Bloom Size:
1.5-2.5 inches
Bloom Color Pattern:
Solid
Bloom Type:
Double rosette
Breeder:
Hem Genetics
Close Market Comparison:
Sunkiss, Double The Sun
Planting & Care
Garden Spacing:
15 inches
Days To First Flower (Sowing Seed):
90
Duration Type:
Perennial
Hardiness Zone/Hardy to Zone:
4-9
Light Needs:
Full sun, partial sun
Water Needs:
Slightly dry
Dead Heading Recommended:
Yes
Staking Required:
No
Pollinator Friendly:
Yes
Container:
Yes
Hanging Basket:
Yes
Low Edging:
Yes
Medium Height Divider:
Yes
Ground Cover:
Yes
Dried Flower/Everlasting:
Yes
How to Grow:
Home Gardeners:
- Long day required: minimum 14 hours. Increasing day length induces flowering.
- Balanced N:P:K fertilizer: recommended at the beginning of the season.
- Media: A well-drained, porous media is best to prevent overwatering.
Judges Observations
- “Plants have a great habit and tons of flowers all season long.”
- “Bloomed slightly earlier than comparison, very floriferous with double flowers on sturdy stems.”
- “Golden yellow, semi-double flowers.”
- “Ideal plant for a sunny spot in your yard.”
- “Impressive bloom quantity and quantity. Tidy, compact, and densely branching plants produced multiple flushes of fluffy double gold blooms.”
Reviews
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