Coreopsis ‘Sunfire’ — Hardy Perennial, Bee-Friendly, 1L Pot (Set of 3 or 6)
Coreopsis ‘Sunfire’ — Hardy Perennial, Bee-Friendly, 1L Pot (Set of 3 or 6)
Coreopsis ‘Sunfire’ — a hardy herbaceous perennial with golden-yellow with mahogany-red centre and flowering june to september. A reliable nectar source for bees and pollinators. Supplied as a set of 3 or 6 well-rooted plants in 1L pots, grown peat-free at our Yorkshire nursery and ready to plant out.
At a glance
- Type: Hardy Herbaceous Perennial
- Mature size: 40–50 cm × 30–40 cm
- Flowering: June to September
- Position: Full Sun
- Attracts: Bees, Butterflies & Pollinating Insects
- Supplied as: Set of 3 or 6 plants in 1L pots
The detail
Brighten your garden with the stunning Coreopsis 'Sunfire', a compact and free-flowering hardy perennial renowned for its vibrant golden-yellow, semi-double blooms adorned with a rich mahogany-red centre. This eye-catching variety produces masses of warm, sun-loving flowers from early summer right through to autumn, providing months of reliable colour in borders, beds and containers.
Coreopsis 'Sunfire' is a fantastic choice for pollinator-friendly planting schemes, attracting bees, butterflies and other beneficial insects throughout the flowering season. Its neat, bushy habit and long-lasting display make it an ideal low-maintenance addition to any garden. These plants are supplied garden ready in 1 litre root balls, well-established and ready to plant out.
Why ours
Grown by us in Yorkshire, in peat-free compost, shipped in plastic-free packaging. Every plant arrives strong, well-rooted and ready to thrive — not weeks of waiting before it gets going. Each order includes access to our free care app with planting and seasonal care reminders.
How to grow
| Botanical name | Coreopsis grandiflora 'Sunfire' |
| Mature size | 40–50 cm × 30–40 cm |
| Growth habit | Compact, Bushy, Clump-Forming Perennial |
| Position | Full Sun |
| Soil | Well-Drained, Average Garden Soil |
| Flowering | June to September |
| Hardiness | Fully Hardy |
| Attracts | Bees, Butterflies & Pollinating Insects |
| Best for | Borders, Cottage Gardens, Containers, Pollinator Gardens |
Frequently asked
Will it come back next year?
Yes — Coreopsis ‘Sunfire’ is a hardy herbaceous perennial. It will die back over winter and re-emerge in spring, returning bigger and stronger each year.
When will it flower?
Expect flowers from june to september. Deadheading spent blooms promptly often encourages a second flush.
Is it really bee-friendly?
Yes — Coreopsis ‘Sunfire’ is a known nectar source and is regularly visited by bees, butterflies and other pollinators throughout its flowering season.
What size pot does it arrive in?
Sets are supplied as 3 or 6 individual plants in 1L pot, well-rooted and ready to plant out or pot on.