Coreopsis grandiflora Solar Moon - Large-flowered tickseed

Coreopsis Solar Moon is a compact and incredibly floriferous perennial plant, which produces an abundance of large pastel yellow flowers with a red centre throughout the summer – and well beyond – soft and luminous like moonlight. Perfectly hardy and resistant to mildew, it adapts equally well to hot summers and harsh winters. Ideal for brightening up balconies, terraces, or sunny borders, this easy-going variety thrives in full sun or partial shade, in any type of soil, even poor or sandy.

Belonging to the Asteraceae family, just like "daisies", Coreopsis Solar Moon is part of the SOLAR® series selected by Marco van Noort, a Dutch breeder specialising in perennial plants. This series includes several cultivars of Coreopsis grandiflora chosen for their abundant flowering, disease resistance, and ease of cultivation. This Solar Moon cultivar was awarded the silver medal at Plantarium 2022 by the KVBC jury, a testament to its performance and originality. Its generous flowering period lasts from June to November, especially if faded flowers are regularly removed. Within a few months, the plant forms a bushy clump approximately 40 cm tall and 30 cm wide, covered in bright green foliage that is semi-evergreen in winter. The flower heads, measuring 5-6 cm in diameter and borne on slender yet sturdy stems, attract pollinators and perform well both in pots and in the ground. With very rapid growth and the ability to flower at a young age, this Coreopsis may struggle in very wet and cold winters, particularly in clay soil.

Coreopsis grandiflora Solar Moon is an excellent plant for brightening up flower borders, enlivening sunny slopes, or adding cheer to rockeries that aren’t too dry. It’s also a perfect choice for flowering terraces, thanks to its generous and luminous flowering. Its flowers also make cheerful bouquets. It pairs well with plants in warm tones such as blanket flowers, zinnias, woodland sages, or the compact Buenos Aires vervain 'Lollipop'. This small perennial also fits well in natural or slightly wild-style compositions, alongside light grasses, yarrows, or compact and multicoloured coneflowers like ‘Cheyenne Spirit’. Whether in pots, containers, or the ground, it flowers abundantly from the beginning of summer, with minimal maintenance and little watering required.