FlowerCoreopsis
Early Sunrise Coreopsis
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Early Sunrise Coreopsis is a compact, award-winning perennial that transforms gardens with brilliant golden-yellow semi-double blooms from seed in just 90-99 days. This hardy cultivar reaches 18-24 inches tall and thrives in full sun across zones 4-9, making it exceptionally reliable for gardeners dealing with heat, drought, or poor soil. Each 2-inch flower practically glows against the shrubby foliage, and the plant's low water demands mean you can plant it and largely forget about it once established.
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Growing Conditions
USDA Zone
4-9
Sunlight
Full Sun
Water
Low
Soil
Well-drained, Sandy Or Poor Soil
Preferred Temp65-85°F
Growth Stats
24 in
Height
PeriodPerennial
TypeClump-forming Plant
Spacing
12-18 inches apart
Plant Profile
Sunlight
Full Sun
Water
Low
Zones
4-9
Size
24in H x ?in W
Growth
Perennial
Care
Low
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Highlights
Early Sunrise dazzles with 2-inch golden-yellow semi-double blooms on compact 18-24 inch uprights that are genuinely easy to grow from seed. The plant handles heat, drought, and poor soil with remarkable resilience, asking little in return beyond full sun and well-drained ground. It flowers prolifically and reaches maturity by its second year, rewarding patient gardeners with reliable performance year after year.
Common Uses
Early Sunrise Coreopsis is grown as a garden ornamental flower for borders, containers, patios, and landscape plantings where its golden blooms and drought tolerance offer reliable color throughout the growing season.
Growing Timeline
First Bloom
Late Spring
First Harvest
N/a
Last Harvest
N/a
Care Instructions
Start Indoors
Start seeds indoors 6-8 weeks before your last spring frost in soil temperature between 65 and 75 degrees Fahrenheit. Early Sunrise shows 2nd-year maturity, so indoor starting gives you flowers in the first season if started early enough.
Transplant Outdoors
Transplant hardened-off seedlings outdoors after the last frost date when soil is workable. Space plants 18 inches apart in full sun and well-drained soil with pH 6.0-7.5. The plant's frost-hardy nature means it tolerates light frost once established.
Direct Sow
Direct sow seeds outdoors after the last frost date in spring, scattering them on well-prepared, weed-free soil and pressing gently into contact without covering, as light aids germination. Keep soil evenly moist until seedlings emerge.
Pruning
Deadhead spent flowers to encourage continuous blooming throughout the season, though Early Sunrise is forgiving if you skip this task. Cut back the entire plant in early spring before new growth emerges to maintain a compact, shrubby form.
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Companion Planting
Pests & Diseases
Ecology & Traits
Native Species
Soil pH Range
6 – 7.5
Scientific Classification
Coreopsis grandiflora Hogg ex Sweet
Family
Asteraceae
Genus
Coreopsis
Duration
Perennial
Growth Habit
Forb/herb
Native Status
L48 (N)CAN (I)
History & Origin
“Early Sunrise earned its award-winning reputation as a breakthrough compact coreopsis, selected specifically for gardeners seeking reliable performance in challenging conditions without fussy maintenance. The variety demonstrates the long tradition of breeding coreopsis cultivars for superior garden performance and ornamental value.”