Description

Add a burst of galaxy-inspired color to your garden with Coreopsis Big Bang™ 'Cosmic Eye' — a compact, long-blooming perennial Tickseed bred by Darrel Probst. Its stunning 2" blooms feature wine-red petals tipped in bright yellow surrounding a bold orange-gold center eye. A pollinator magnet and total showstopper from early summer through fall!

Attracts bees, butterflies, and finches. Deer and rabbit resistant. Disease and heat tolerant. Perfect for borders, containers, cottage gardens, and pollinator beds.

Care Tips:

☀️ Light: Full sun — 6+ hours daily for best blooms.

💧 Water: Average water needs; allow soil to dry slightly between waterings. Drought tolerant once established.

🌱 Soil: Well-drained soil; tolerates poor or sandy Florida soils well.

✂️ Pruning: Deadhead regularly to encourage continuous blooming. Cut back to just above soil level in early spring for fresh vigorous growth.

🌿 Fertilizer: Feed lightly with compost or balanced slow-release fertilizer in early spring. Avoid high-nitrogen feeds in late summer.

📏 Size: 12–16" tall × 12–16" wide. Compact low mound habit.

🌸 Bloom Season: Early summer through mid-fall.

🌡️ Zones: 5–9 (thrives in Central Florida).

🐾 Toxicity: Not considered toxic to dogs, cats, or horses.

⚠️ Local Pickup Only. Sold in 1-gallon pots. Contact us at orders@chianinamicrotopia.com for availability or questions.