Coreopsis "Fall Sensation Sandstone"

A golden burst with warm hues, this Coreopsis stands out with its golden yellow flowers flecked with coppery orange, evoking the luminous shades of autumn. A generous and luminous perennial, it offers prolonged and regular flowering, brightening up flowerbeds until the first frosts. Compact and floriferous, it transforms your outdoor spaces into a sunny haven from the beginning of summer.

Characteristics

• Type: Herbaceous perennial
• Height: 40 to 50 cm (16 to 20 inches)
• Width: 30 to 40 cm (12 to 16 inches)
• Flowering: June to October
• Flowers: Golden yellow with rust orange center and splashes
• Foliage: Light green, finely cut
• Habit: Bushy, compact
• Fragrance: Unscented
• Exposure: Full sun
• Soil: Light, well-drained, tolerant
• Watering: Moderate, drought tolerant
• Hardiness: Excellent (USDA zones 4 to 9)
• Maintenance: Remove faded flowers to stimulate blooming
• Use: Ideal for summer flowerbeds, borders, and mixed borders; perfect for pots or sunny planters
• Association: Pairs well with echinaceas, rudbeckias, gaillardias, or ornamental grasses

Why you'll love it

• Long and generous flowering that brightens up beds until cold weather arrives.
• Warm, autumnal colors: golden yellow with touches of rust orange that bring warmth and light.
• Resilience and simplicity: drought tolerant and adaptable to low irrigation when in light, well-drained soil.
• Aesthetic and practical versatility: ideal for both border planting and planters, unscented for those sensitive to fragrances.

Uses and Growing Tips

• Place it in full sun to maximize flowering and color intensity.
• Opt for light, well-drained soil; it appreciates moderate moisture and tolerates dry periods.
• To prolong its radiance, regularly remove faded flowers to stimulate new flower buds.
• Perfect for summer flowerbeds, borders, and mixed borders; also ideal in pots or sunny planters to invigorate balconies and terraces.