Coreopsis vert. 'Fool's Gold' - P9

Description
The Thread-leaf coreopsis 'Corleone Red and Yellow' (Coreopsis verticillata) is a bushy, compact perennial that forms yellow, radial flowers from May to September. Its fingered leaves are dark green. In a sunny location with well-drained, weakly acidic soil, it usually reaches a height of approx. 30 cm and is approx. 30 cm wide. The Thread-leaf coreopsis 'Corleone Red and Yellow' 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 Thread-leaf coreopsis 'Corleone Red and Yellow' are dark green, fingered.

Frost hardiness
The Thread-leaf coreopsis 'Corleone Red and Yellow' has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Bushy, compact.

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 'Corleone Red and Yellow' 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 'Corleone Gold' forms radial, yellow flowers from May.

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