Coreopsis Solar Fancy – Hardy Perennial Plant

Coreopsis Solar Fancy is a stunning hardy perennial renowned for its eye-catching bicoloured blooms. Each flower features bright golden-yellow petals adorned with a rich burgundy-red centre ring, creating a striking display throughout the summer months. Part of the compact Solar series, this variety produces an abundance of flowers on sturdy stems above neat, fine-textured foliage, making it a superb choice for borders, containers and cottage-style gardens.

A true pollinator magnet, Coreopsis Solar Fancy attracts bees, butterflies and other beneficial insects to the garden. Its long flowering season and low-maintenance nature make it ideal for gardeners of all experience levels. Once established, it is both drought-tolerant and reliably hardy, returning year after year with minimal fuss.

This plant is supplied in a 3 Litre pot, well-established and ready for planting out.

Cultural Information:

• Botanical Name: Coreopsis grandiflora 'Solar Fancy'


• Common Names: Tickseed, Coreopsis


• Classification: Hardy Herbaceous Perennial


• Fully Grown Height and Spread: 40–50 cm × 30–40 cm


• Growth Habit: Compact, Bushy, Mound-Forming


• Perfect For: Borders, Cottage Gardens, Containers, Patio Pots, Cut Flower Gardens


• Flowering Time: June to September


• Flower Colour: Golden-Yellow with a Burgundy-Red Centre Ring


• Planting Position: Full Sun


• Soil Requirements: Well-Drained, Moderately Fertile Soil


• Attracts: Bees, Butterflies and Beneficial Pollinators


• Type: Hardy Herbaceous Perennial


• Foliage: Fine, Lance-Shaped, Mid-Green Leaves


• Hardiness: Fully Hardy

Planting and Care:

• Plant in a sunny position in well-drained soil for the best flowering performance.


• Water regularly after planting until well established.


• Deadhead spent blooms throughout the season to encourage continued flowering.


• Cut back foliage in late autumn after flowering has finished.


• Divide clumps every two to three years in spring to maintain vigour.

Please Note: Plant images are indicative of the variety and are used for illustration purposes. The plant you receive may vary in size and appearance depending on the time of year and stage of growth.