Coreopsis 'Full Moon' | 11cm Pot | Yellow Flower

Discover Coreopsis ‘Full Moon’, a vibrant perennial offering continuous golden-yellow blooms from summer into autumn, perfect for enhancing any UK garden border.

Coreopsis ‘Full Moon’, also known as Tickseed, brings a cheerful burst of sunshine to garden spaces. This robust perennial showcases abundant, semi-double flowers in a radiant golden yellow hue. Its bright blooms sit proudly atop a mound of attractive, dark green foliage. Originating from North America, coreopsis are celebrated for their long flowering period and adaptability. Consequently, ‘Full Moon’ is a superb choice for gardeners seeking reliable colour throughout the warmer months.

Key Features of Coreopsis ‘Full Moon’

• Prolific golden-yellow, semi-double flowers.
• Long flowering season from early summer to late autumn.
• Compact, bushy growth habit with neat dark green foliage.
• Attracts beneficial pollinators like bees and butterflies.
• Excellent for borders, containers, and cottage garden styles.
• Resilient and relatively low maintenance.

About Coreopsis ‘Full Moon’

Coreopsis ‘Full Moon’ is a distinguished cultivar from the ‘Big Bang’ series. This series is known for its larger flowers and vigorous growth. The genus name, Coreopsis, comes from Greek words ‘koris’ and ‘opsis’. These mean ‘bug’ and ‘like’, referencing the seeds’ appearance. ‘Full Moon’ aptly describes the glorious, rounded, golden-yellow blooms. These flowers light up any garden space. Cheerful blooms often feature a slightly darker, button-like centre. This creates wonderful visual depth. This herbaceous perennial typically forms a bushy clump, reaching around 60cm in height and spread.

Flowering and Foliage of Coreopsis ‘Full Moon’

From June right through to October, Coreopsis ‘Full Moon’ continuously produces its bright, sunshine-yellow flowers. Each blossom stands out beautifully against the finely textured, dark green foliage. The leaves are generally lance-shaped, providing a neat backdrop to the vibrant display. When temperatures cool in autumn, the plant maintains its floral show. This provides much-needed late-season colour. This extended bloom period makes it a valuable asset for prolonged garden interest.

Garden Uses and Wildlife Appeal

In the UK garden, Coreopsis ‘Full Moon’ truly shines when planted in sunny borders. Gardeners can fully appreciate its cheerful disposition there. It also performs exceptionally well in patio containers, adding a splash of radiant colour to outdoor living spaces. Furthermore, this plant is a fantastic addition to cottage gardens or informal planting schemes. Its abundant nectar-rich flowers are highly attractive to local wildlife. It actively invites bees and butterflies into your garden. They visit frequently, gathering pollen and nectar, thereby supporting biodiversity.

Pruning Coreopsis ‘Full Moon’ for Performance

To encourage a continuous flush of flowers, gardeners should deadhead spent blooms regularly. This simple task directs the plant’s energy into producing more flowers rather than setting seed. Towards late autumn or early winter, once flowering has ceased, you can cut back the plant to just above ground level. This prepares Coreopsis ‘Full Moon’ for a strong resurgence of growth and bloom in the following spring.