Coreopsis 'LADYBIRD' thread leaf coreopsis, thread-leaved tickseed
size/type
low perennial,low perennial
usual height
0,2-0,3m
usual width
0,3-0,4m
leaves
deciduous broadleaf
colour of leaves
flowers
showy
colour of flowers
blooming time
June-September
location
full sun
USDA zone (lowest)
5 (down to -29°C)
winter protection
for zone 5+6
for zone 7
categorized
Coreopsis
Coreopsis - tickseed is a wonderful, maintenance-free perennial which shines its way through any garden with rich-coloured flowers all summer long. You can have a country garden or be a city garden enthusiast, coreopsis will still have features suitable for your plot. Thread leaf tickseed, native to S.E.USA, is probably the most sought after species in the market. It is tough, reliable, hardy, and apart from removing last year's stems it requires no care.Description of the plant:
Ladybird is another thread leaf tickseed variety bred and introduced by Harini Korlipara from Terranova® Nurseries in Oregon, USA, and patented as PP27362 in 2016. It makes compact mounds covered with of star-shaped, daisy-like, single flowers of vibrant red colour with golden yellow patina. They are produced in profusion for an extremely long flowering period from early summer (June) until the last sunny and warm days of autumn (September or October). Deadheading will enhance flowering and will make the plant look nicer but is not necessary. It flowers abundantly every year without any help.The fluffy, thread-like leaves are healthy and very decorative on their own yet before the flowers come out. And if you don’t mind me saying that they look like dill (without the scent). The desirable advantage of this variety is that it is not invasive and does not seed itself around like some other coreopsis species, especially annuals.
It will grow in nearly any but boggy soil, and as it withstands drought it is popular for rockeries. Grow it in full sun only. No fertilizing required. Making it a glowing feature in your perennial garden bed is the reasonable and expected way of using it. But placing it among shrubs with different foliage and flowers will mean an honour for this easy and affordable beauty. Fully hardy to min. -29°C (USDA zone 5).
Last update 05-10-2020
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