Coreopsis 'Ruby Frost' - P9

Description
The Pink tickseed 'Ruby Frost' (Coreopsis rosea) is an upright perennial that forms red-white, radial flowers from June to October. Its needle-shaped leaves are medium green in colour. In a sunny location with well-drained, nutrient-rich soil, it usually reaches a height of approx. 50 cm and is approx. 25 cm wide. The Pink tickseed 'Ruby Frost' 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 Pink tickseed 'Ruby Frost' are medium green, needle-shaped.

Frost hardiness
The Pink tickseed 'Ruby Frost' has good frost hardiness.

Growth
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 Pink tickseed 'Ruby Frost' sets beautiful accents together with: Daylily, tall bearded iris, Caucasian chamomile.

Tasks
Cut back: October.

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 dry periods. - Excess water must be able to drain away easily and waterlogging should be avoided at all costs. - This perennial should be cut back in autumn/late autumn when the plant begins to shrivel up.

Flower
Coreopsis rosea 'Ruby Frost' forms radial, red-white flowers from June.

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