Coreopsis Added To Big Bang Series

By Greenhouse Grower staff|November 11, 2009

The Big Bang series, available from Pioneer Gardens, Skagit Gardens, Sunny Border Nurseries and Walters Gardens, welcomes two new coreopsis: ‘Cosmic Eye’ and ‘Galaxy.’

‘Cosmic Eye’ and ‘Galaxy’ stand out for their excellent container habit and garden appeal. These new hybrid introductions from native species are genetically short and easy to grow and maintain with a flowering time from early June through October. Both varieties are winter hardy to at least Zone 5 and are excellent additions to the series that already includes ‘Full Moon’ and ‘Redshift.’

‘Cosmic Eye’ grows 12 to 18 inches, spreads 12 to 15 inches and is a compact, well-branched, continuous bloomer. It is yellow with a dominant red eye, and its foliage is fine, dark green.

‘Galaxy’ grows 12 to 15 inches and spreads 12 to 18 inches. It is sturdy, compact and continuously blooms. ‘Galaxy’ featured semi-double yellow flowers and medium green foliage.