Narrative Description:
A summer garden showstopper! An abundance of large bright red flowers with yellow-orange margins. Hardy and truly perennial in nature. Clump-forming and robust in habit. Tolerant of heat, drought once established, and high humidity. A great addition to the front of border in cottage gardens.
Ideal Conditions:
Prefers full sun and free-draining soil or compost.
Possible Situation:
Ideal for cottage garden planting.
Accreditations /
Awards:
Resilience:
Hardy Perennial (H6 -20°C to -15°C)
Habit:
Clump-forming
Height x Spread / Trail:
45 x 45 cm
Features:
Attracts Wildlife
Drought Tolerant
Typical Season:
Summer
Flower Colour:
Red
Yellow
Orange
Foliage Colour:
Green
Flowering Time:
June - August
Planting Recommendations:
Bed/Border
Container
Prefers:
Full Sun
Temperature Tolerance:
A hardy plant which should survive normal winter conditions outside, including the hardest frosts.
Plant Care:
Prune after flowering to rejuvinate and promote further flowers.
Family:
ASTERACEAE
Genus:
Coreopsis
Species:
grandiflora
Cultivar:
Solar Jewel
UPOV:
MVNC1902
UPOV No:
EUPVR 71228
Category:
Hardy Perennials
Recommended Pot Sizes:
Pot Spacing:
Typical time required from pot to sale:
0 weeks over Winter
0 weeks in Spring / Summer
Based on producing a finished pot size of 1L for plug products and 2L for liner products. (*)
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Feeding / Fertilser
(during crop time):
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Available for Delivery:
N/A
Recommended Sales Window:
N/A
Forecast Availability:
| Wk/Yr: | 08/27 |
|---|---|
| Qty: | 14 |
Please note: this forecasted availability is a guide only. Quantities can be increased or produced earlier on request.
Common Pests:
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Additional Notes (*):
All information provided is based on producing a default finished pot size of 1L for our plug products, and 2L for 7cm and 9cm liner products. For alternative pot sizes please adjust cultural notes accordingly.
Finishing times - Based on average estimated climatic and environmental conditions, and are for guidance purposes only.
Temperature – These conditions assume a protected ornamental growing environment. Recommended growing is generally above 5°C.
Feeding – Does not specify controlled release or liquid fertiliser application. This choice will depend on your conditions, requirements and preferences – please contact your fertiliser consultant for suitable products to meet your requirements.
Growing media and pH – Is shown for guidance purposes only - please contact your growing media consultant for suitable growing media to meet your requirements.
Disclaimer
This information is for guidance purposes only and is based upon our own growing environment and experience during trials. It is wise to use your own knowledge about your growing conditions and local environment in order to make informed cultural decisions.