Coreopsis Grandiflora Drought Tolerant Early Sunrise AAS Winner

Coreopsis Seeds - Early Sunrise

250 Seeds
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500 Seeds
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SEASON

Perennial

USDA ZONES

4 - 9

HEIGHT

18 inches

BLOOM SEASON

Summer and fall

BLOOM COLOR

Yellow

ENVIRONMENT

Full sun

SOIL TYPE

Well-drained, pH 6.2 - 7.2

DEER RESISTANT

Yes

HOUSE PLANT

No

AAS WINNER

1989

About...

Coreopsis (Coreopsis Grandiflora Early Sunrise) - Start flower seeds in the spring for blooms the first season! The plants love the summer sun and heat. They are fairly drought tolerant once they are well-established, and they bring in the pollinators.

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Planting Directions

TEMPERATURE

65F

AVERAGE GERM TIME

14 - 28 days

LIGHT REQUIRED

Yes

DEPTH

Do not cover the seed but press into the soil

SOWING RATE

3 - 4 seeds per plant

MOISTURE

Keep seeds moist until germination

PLANT SPACING

18 inches

Early Sunrise Coreopsis Flower Garden
Early Sunrise Coreopsis Seed Packets For Planting
Early Sunrise Coreopsis is a tall, native perennial wildflower that thrives in various conditions, making it ideal for natural landscapes and garden settings. Growing from flower seeds, this hardy plant is heat, drought, and humidity tolerant, producing an abundance of vibrant, 2-inch golden-yellow blooms. The plant's long, shiny lance-shaped leaves create an attractive backdrop for the flowers, enhancing its appeal as a cut flower that attracts butterflies while resisting deer and rabbits. With a height of 18 to 24 inches, it is perfect for xeriscape landscaping and can be reseed naturally if desired. It is available in 2 different sizes to suit your gardening needs.
Early Sunrise Coreopsis Yellow Blooms
Bright, Cheerful Blooms
Our Coreopsis seeds grow into vibrant, golden-colored perennials, perfect for adding bright, lasting color to your garden year after year. These seeds for planting flowers outdoors produce stunning blooms that enhance any garden bed or border.
Deer Proof Early Sunrise Coreopsis Flowers
Deer Proof
Our Yellow Coreopsis Early Sunrise seeds produce vibrant coreopsis plants that are naturally unpalatable to deer, ideal for gardens where deer are a concern. These resilient wildflower seeds ensure your garden remains untouched, providing lasting blooms.
Combat Growth Habit of Early Sunrise Coreopsis
Compact Growth Habit
Our Yellow Coreopsis Early Sunrise offers a compact growth habit, reaching 18-24 inches. Ideal for smaller gardens, containers, and wildflower seeds mixes, these coreopsis seeds for planting produce lush, bushy plants that add vibrant color and texture to any landscape.
Drought Tolerant Early Sunrise Coreopsis Flowers
Drought Tolerant
Once established, these coreopsis seeds produce plants that thrive in heat, drought, and humidity, making them perfect for challenging climates. Ideal for full sun, these seeds grow into robust perennials that add lasting beauty to your garden, providing a low-maintenance option for your outdoor living space.
All American Selection Winner Early Sunrise Coreopsis Cut Flowers
Experience unparalleled garden success with All-America Selections winners (AAS Winners), rigorously tested to thrive in local conditions, ensuring robust growth and exceptional yields. To be an AAS winner, a seed must demonstrate outstanding performance across multiple regions, ensuring you have vibrant plants that excel in adaptability and yield. Our Coreopsis - Early Sunrise seeds bring vibrant color from your garden to your vase. They thrive in various soil types, ensuring adaptability across different environments. Whether used as an eye-catching garden feature or as excellent cut flowers for your home, these coreopsis seeds are a gardener's delight, offering beauty and ease.
Pollinating Bee on Early Sunrise Coreopsis Flowers
Our Yellow Coreopsis seeds are more than just a garden addition; they serve a greater purpose by attracting essential pollinators like bees. These vibrant wildflower seeds brighten your garden and support the ecosystem, making them a valuable choice for those planting with a purpose. By adding our coreopsis seeds to your outdoor spaces, you're creating a haven for pollinators, ensuring your garden thrives while contributing to the health of local wildlife. Perfect for planting flowers with a purpose.
Planting Directions For Early Sunrise Coreopsis Flower Seeds
To brighten every corner of your garden, our Yellow Coreopsis Early Sunrise seeds require simple care. Sow 3-4 seeds per plant, pressing them gently into well-drained soil with a pH of 6.2 to 7.2. Directly sow Coreopsis flower seed outdoors in spring into a prepared seed bed. No need to cover the seeds; just ensure they're properly embedded in the soil. Keep the seed moist until germination of about 14 - 28 days.

Coreopsis (Coreopsis Grandiflora Early Sunrise) - Start Coreopsis seeds in spring for blooms the first season! Early Sunrise is such an excellent performer that it won the AAS Gold Medal. It has a proven record of glorious blooms lasting for a long season. It is known for blooming earlier than other varieties of Coreopsis, and it has large 2 inch double golden yellow blooms.

1989 AAS 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 Coreopsis 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. Early Sunrise is also the recipient of the Fleuroselect Gold Medal award for performance in European trials.

Common Questions

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Why didn’t my coreopsis bloom from seed?

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Early Sunrise will bloom from seed the first year if sown early, but otherwise coreopsis blooms the second year from sowing. Also, the plant needs full sun and a well-drained soil to perform well, and should not be over fertilized.

Q

Can I grow coreopsis in containers?

A

Yes, coreopsis is ideal for containers.

Q

Does coreopsis attract pollinators?

A

Yes, butterflies in particular love coreopsis.

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Is coreopsis deer resistant?

A

Yes, coreopsis can be deer resistant.

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Do I have to deadhead coreopsis?

A

Yes, coreopsis will bloom longer with deadheading.

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