Coreopsis 'Redshift' PP20412 (30)ct Ellepots
Common name: Tickseed; Series Name: Big Bang Series.
Zones 5 to 9.
Full sun.
Plants reach 30 to 36 inches tall and 24 to 30 inches wide.
Growth rate: Moderate, Easy to grow.
Two inch, creamy yellow flowers with a rich red ring around the gold button-like center from midsummer into early fall. Fall flowers that open after cool nights range in color from solid red to pale yellow with red streaking through the petals. In the northern zones, frost may nip the last round of buds resulting in just red streaked flowers rather than solid red ones.
'Redshift' grows in dry to medium moisture, most soil conditions with good drainage, including sandy or rocky. It is tolerant of humidity, heat and drought. Plants may be cut back hard in summer if foliage sprawls or becomes unkempt.
Coreopsis is easy to grow, making it a good choice for beginners. One plant will provide you with long-lasting cut flower bouquets all summer long. Plants in the genus Coreopsis are sometimes called tickseed as seeds resemble ticks.
Excellent as a border plant, in containers or for cut flowers, in mass plantings, specimen or focal point. When grown in borders or other formal garden areas, division may be needed every 2 to 3 years. Attracts butterflies and Deer resistant. |
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