Coreopsis Li'l Bang™ 'Starlight'

Coreopsis Li'l Bang™ 'Starlight' is a compact, bushy herbaceous perennial, renowned for its bright and continuous bloom throughout the summer. Its vibrant white flowers, subtly edged with purple to reddish-purple, create a striking contrast that brightens up beds, borders, and pots. Easy to cultivate, it tolerates heat and poor soils once established, making it an ideal choice for sunny, low-maintenance gardens.

Key Characteristics

• Type: Herbaceous perennial
• Height: 20 to 30 cm (8 to 12 inches)
• Width: 30 to 40 cm (12 to 16 inches)
• Flowering: June to September
• Flower color: Pure white edged with purple / reddish-purple
• Foliage: Dark green, finely cut
• Exposure: Full sun
• Hardiness: Very good down to -25 °C (-13 °F)
• Maintenance: Light, well-drained soil, even poor soil
• Watering: Low to moderate – good drought tolerance once established
• Planting: Spring or autumn
• Pruning: Remove spent flowers to encourage continuous blooming
• Propagation: Division of clumps in spring or by seed

Benefits that make all the difference

• Long and abundant flowering that enlivens beds from early summer to early autumn.
• Color interplay: the combination of pure white and violet-red edges creates an elegant and modern contrast.
• Excellent heat and drought tolerance, ideal for Mediterranean climates or hot summers.
• Compact size perfect for small spaces, borders, or container planting on balconies and terraces.
• Pollinator-friendly plant cherished by bees and butterflies, contributing to garden biodiversity.

Practical uses and planting tips

• Ideal in border beds, rockeries, or planters for a bright and lasting effect.
• Easily combined with other fine-leaved, summer-flowering perennials for texture and color contrasts.
• To maximize flowering, choose a full sun exposure and light, well-drained soil; avoid heavy, water-retentive soils.
• Water sparingly after planting, then adjust watering based on heat; the plant tolerates drought once established.

Care and propagation

• To prolong the bloom, regularly remove spent flowers (deadheading).
• In spring, divide clumps to renew vigor and promote denser flowering.
• Propagation can also be done by seed, although division is preferred to preserve the variety's characteristics.

Why choose Li'l Bang™ 'Starlight'?

If you are looking for a compact, easy-care plant that offers spectacular flowering without demanding maintenance, Li'l Bang™ 'Starlight' is for you. Its light and bright appearance, combined with remarkable robustness against heat and drought, makes it a reliable option to beautify your sunny spaces throughout the summer season.