Coreopsis grand. 'Illico' - 2 Ltr pot

Description
The Large-flowered tickseed 'Illico'® (Coreopsis grandiflora) is a bushy, clump-forming, compact perennial that produces golden yellow, basket-shaped flowers from June to August. Its lanceolate leaves are medium green in colour. In a sunny location with well-drained, nutrient-rich, sandy, loamy soil, it usually reaches a height of approx. 30 cm and grows to a width of approx. 40 cm. The Large-flowered tickseed 'Illico'® is well tolerant of frost.

Synonym
Synonyms (botanical): Coreopsis lanceolata 'Illico'.

Bulletpoints
* the flowers are highly favoured by bees, bumblebees and hoverflies * cut flower * very beautiful in containers * easy to care for

Leaves
The deciduous leaves of the Large-flowered tickseed 'Illico'® are medium green, lanceolate.

Spread
Africa.

Frost hardiness
The Large-flowered tickseed 'Illico'® has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Bushy, clump-forming, compact.

Water
Water regularly and allow the soil to dry out in the meantime.

Location
Preferred location in a sunny position.

Soil
Standard container plant soil. Normal soil.

Planting time
Planting: Autumn, depending on variety also in spring.

Planting partner
The Large-flowered tickseed 'Illico'® sets beautiful accents together with: Tall Delphinium, Large-flowered Daisy, Indian Grass.

Tasks
- Fertilise: In the period from March to April - Watering: In the period from May to September - Pruning: In the period from September to October.

Care
- If the plant is divided every 2-3 years and weak roots and shoots are removed, the reward is better growth and flowering vigour! - If the plant is watered less frequently but thoroughly and penetratingly, the plant roots are encouraged to penetrate into deeper soil layers. This enables the plant to survive dry periods better.

Flower
Coreopsis grandiflora 'Illico'® forms basket-shaped, golden-yellow flowers from June.

Use
Tubs, cutting, group planting, rock garden, cottage garden, bee pasture