Double the Sun Tickseed

Double golden blooms, compact form, extended summer color

Botanical Name- Coreopsis grandiflora Double the Sun

Pronunciation- kor-ee-OP-sis gran-dih-FLOR-uh

Foliage- Deciduous

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Sun Exposure- Full Sun

Soil Preferences- Average, well-drained

Current Size- 1 qt

Bloom Color- Golden Yellow

Bloom Time- Mid spring - early summer

Companion Plants- Veronica spicata 'Royal Candles' (upright spires, pollinator synergy)

Fauna Attracted- Bees (native, honey), butterflies (skippers, swallowtails), beneficial wasps

Plant Habit- Perennial

Default Beavercreek Nursery Bin - PP47B

Yearly Care Instructions- Deadhead spent blooms throughout summer to promote more flowers. Prefers full sun and moderate watering. Cut back in late fall or early spring.

Trimming Instructions- Deadhead spent blooms throughout summer to encourage rebloom. Cut back in late fall or early spring for fresh growth.

Fertilization Instructions- Apply a light dose of balanced fertilizer (e.g., 14-14-14) in spring; low feeding need. Over-fertilizing in clay can reduce blooms and cause flopping.

Fertilizer Recommendation- Flower-tone

Possible Issues- Aphids, powdery mildew