{"product_id":"solanna-golden-sphere","title":"Solanna Golden Sphere","description":"\u003ch1\u003eFully Double, Golden Ball-Shaped Blooms All Summer\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSolanna Golden Sphere Coreopsis (\u003cem\u003eCoreopsis grandiflora\u003c\/em\u003e 'Solanna Golden Sphere') stands out from ordinary tickseed with its fully double, golden-yellow flowers shaped like little pom-pom spheres, carried in profusion from early summer into fall. Compact, sun-loving, and tough, it's drought-tolerant once established and shrugged off by deer. Whether you're filling a sunny border in Edina, brightening a container in Maple Grove, or adding long-blooming gold in Woodbury — Solanna Golden Sphere is a cheerful, easy perennial for zone 4b–5a yards.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSolanna Golden Sphere Coreopsis Plant Details\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"mce-item-table\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eAttribute\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDetail\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eScientific Name\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eCoreopsis grandiflora\u003c\/em\u003e 'Solanna Golden Sphere'\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlant Type\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHerbaceous perennial (tickseed)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMature Height\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e12–16 inches\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMature Width\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e12–16 inches\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSun\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFull sun (6+ hours) for the most flowers\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLow to moderate; drought-tolerant once established\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUSDA Zones\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4–9 (Twin Cities is zone 4b–5a)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWell-draining; tolerates lean Minnesota soils. Avoid rich, wet ground.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBloom\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFully double, golden-yellow spherical flowers; early summer into fall\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDeer Resistance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDeer-resistant; loved by bees and butterflies\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWinter Hardiness\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eReliable to zone 4\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSolanna Golden Sphere Coreopsis Uses in Minnesota Landscapes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eLong-blooming border color\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts months-long bloom makes it a workhorse in a sunny perennial border in a Plymouth garden — pair it with blues and purples for contrast.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eContainers and edging\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCompact and tidy, it fits mixed containers and the front of beds in Eden Prairie.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePollinator and low-water plantings\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBees and butterflies work the flowers, and its drought tolerance suits hot, lean sites.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eBest Time to Plant Solanna Golden Sphere Coreopsis in Minnesota\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSpring (late April–May) and early fall (late August–September) are both excellent. Avoid summer heat, and never plant after mid-October — frost-heaving kills new roots.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to Plant Solanna Golden Sphere Coreopsis\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChoose a full-sun spot with good drainage.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDig wide, not deep; on heavy clay, add compost or grit to improve drainage.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSet the crown at soil level; space plants 12–16 inches apart and water in well.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMulch 2 inches, kept off the crown.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDeadhead or shear spent flowers to keep the bloom going all summer.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWatering Solanna Golden Sphere Coreopsis in Minnesota\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFirst Year Watering Schedule\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeeks 1–2: Every 2–3 days, deep and slow\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMonth 1–2: Every 4–5 days\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMonth 3–6: Weekly or less; let the soil surface dry between waterings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStop watering 2–3 weeks before ground freeze (typically late October in the Twin Cities).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAfter Year One\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEstablished plants are drought-tolerant; water only during dry spells. It performs best in lean, well-drained soil rather than rich, wet ground.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow do I keep it blooming all season?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eShear off spent flowers regularly — deadheading is the key to coreopsis blooming from early summer right into fall.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat makes Solanna Golden Sphere different?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts flowers are fully double and ball-shaped, a fuller, rounder look than the flat single daisies of common tickseed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWill it survive a Minnesota winter?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes — hardy to zone 4. Leave the foliage over winter and cut it back in early spring; ensure good drainage for best survival.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eYou May Also Like\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eZagreb Coreopsis — a threadleaf tickseed with fine foliage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMoonbeam Coreopsis — soft-yellow, airy threadleaf tickseed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMoonshine Yarrow — another sun-loving, deer-resistant perennial\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Three Timbers Minnesota","offers":[{"title":"#1 Gallon","offer_id":54230600089905,"sku":null,"price":10.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0986\/0694\/0465\/files\/Solanna_Golden_Sphere_1.jpg?v=1779074398","url":"https:\/\/threetimbersmn.com\/products\/solanna-golden-sphere","provider":"Three Timbers Minnesota","version":"1.0","type":"link"}