An award-winning tickseed bearing semi-double golden-yellow daisies from late spring, often flowering in its first year from seed. Compact, free-flowering and bee-friendly.
At a glance
- Plant type: Perennial
- Mature size: 45 cm H × 40 cm W
- Aspect: full sun
- Water: happy on low water
- Frost: hardy
- Maintenance: low maintenance
- Origin: Exotic
About Early Sunrise Tickseed
Coreopsis grandiflora 'Early Sunrise' is a fast-growing perennial in the Asteraceae family. It reaches around 45 cm tall and 40 cm wide at maturity, with deciduous foliage. Yellow flowers appear for much of the year.
Where to grow Early Sunrise Tickseed
Early Sunrise Tickseed suits cool-temperate, warm-temperate and Mediterranean climates and grows best in full sun. It is frost hardy and shrugs off cold winters. It also is a genuinely water-wise choice and is an award-winning selection.
Soil & planting
Early Sunrise Tickseed does best in free-draining and sandy soil. Plant into well-prepared ground, firm the soil around the roots and water deeply to settle it in.
Watering & feeding
Early Sunrise Tickseed performs well with relatively little water once established. Feed as new growth begins, following the rate on a balanced garden fertiliser. New plantings need closer moisture checks in hot or windy weather, with watering tapered once strong new growth appears.
Pruning & care
Prune Early Sunrise Tickseed after flowering to keep it compact and encourage the next flush of blooms. For most gardens, it is low maintenance.
Using Early Sunrise Tickseed in the garden
Early Sunrise Tickseed earns its place for feeding bees and pollinators, attracting butterflies, cut flowers for the vase and pots and courtyard containers. It is equally at home in the ground or a large pot on a balcony or courtyard.
Companion planting & design
Early Sunrise Tickseed sits most comfortably beside plants adapted to low water use and cool-temperate climate. A small cluster gives stronger visual impact than isolated plants scattered through the garden.
Good to know
It is regarded as non-toxic and pet-safe.
Buying Early Sunrise Tickseed
Plant Sale lists Early Sunrise Tickseed as potted plants and seed. Use the quote builder above to ask about current stock, sizes and pricing.
Prefer to grow it yourself? See the Early Sunrise Tickseed seed sowing guide for depth, timing and germination.
