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Coreopsis grandiflora 'Illico' | Plant Finder | Fill My Garden

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Coreopsis grandiflora 'Illico'

Coreopsis grandiflora 'Illico'

Genus: Coreopsis
Family: Asteraceae

About this plant

A small, compact perennial with lance-shaped, grey-green leaves and abundant, daisy-like golden-yellow flowers with toothed petal edges that are held on long stalks. It flowers for a long period of time over summer. It has a lower self-seeding capacity.

Growing Information

Height

0.1-0.5 Metres

Spread

0.1-0.5 Metres

Hardiness

Foliage

Deciduous

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full SunPartial Shade

Soil

ClayLoamSandy

AlkalineAcid

Not Currently Available

This plant is not currently stocked at any garden centres on our platform.

Neutral

Moisture

Poorly DrainedWell Drained

Aspect

South FacingWest FacingEast Facing

Exposure

ShelteredExposed

Care Guide

Cultivation

Will grow well in fertile, well-drained soil in partial shade but preferably in full sun. Will need to be kept moist during spells of dry weather.

Pruning

Deadhead for continuous flowering and cut back in winter.

Propagation

Propagate by seed in late winter, by division in spring or autumn and basal root cuttings in spring.

Pests

May be susceptible to slugs and snails

Diseases

Generally disease-free

Garden Uses

Uses

Banks SlopesPatio ContainerCottage InformalGround Cover

Planting Places

ConservatoryOutdoor

Season of Interest

SpringSummerAutumn

Size & Characteristics

Height

0.1-0.5 Metres

Spread

0.1-0.5 Metres

Habit

Clump Forming

Time to Full Height

Five To Ten Years