Coreopsis 'Red Satin' - P9

Description
The Thread-leaf coreopsis 'Red Satin' (Coreopsis verticillata) is a bushy, upright perennial that forms dark red, radial flowers from the beginning of June to the beginning of October. Its fingered leaves are medium green in colour. In a sunny location with well-drained, weakly acidic soil, it usually reaches a height of approx. 35 cm and is approx. 20 cm wide. The Thread-leaf coreopsis 'Red Satin' is well tolerant of frost.

Bulletpoints
* the flowers are highly favoured by bees, bumblebees and hoverflies * cut flower * very beautiful in containers

leaves
The deciduous leaves of the Thread-leaf coreopsis 'Red Satin' are medium green, fingered.

Frost hardiness
The Thread-leaf coreopsis 'Red Satin' has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Bushy, upright.

Water
Water regularly and allow the soil to dry out in the meantime.

Location
Preferred location in a sunny position.

Soil
Standard container plant soil. Normal soil.

Planting time
Planting: Autumn, depending on variety also in spring.

Planting partner
The Thread-leaf coreopsis 'Red Satin' sets beautiful accents together with: Small-flowered mountain mint, switchgrass.

Care
- If the plant is divided every 2-3 years and weak roots and shoots are removed, the reward is better growth and flowering vigour! - If the plant is watered less frequently but thoroughly and penetratingly, the roots are encouraged to penetrate deeper into the soil. This helps the plant to survive periods of drought.

Flower
Coreopsis verticillata 'Red Satin' forms ray-shaped, dark red flowers from the beginning of June.

Use
Tubs, cutting, group planting, rock garden, cottage garden, bee pasture