Coreopsis 'Solar Fancy' - 3 Ltr pot

Description
The Großblumiges Mädchenauge 'Solar Fancy' (Coreopsis grandiflora) is a bushy, clump-forming, compact perennial that produces purple-yellow, basket-shaped flowers from May to September. 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. 50 cm and is approx. 35 cm wide. The Großblumiges Mädchenauge 'Solar Fancy' is well tolerant of frost.

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 Großblumiges Mädchenauge 'Solar Fancy' are medium green, lanceolate.

Spread
Africa.

Frost hardiness
The Großblumiges Mädchenauge 'Solar Fancy' 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 Großblumiges Mädchenauge 'Solar Fancy' 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 'Solar Fancy' forms basket-shaped, purple-yellow flowers from May.

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