Life Cycle
Perennial
Plant Characteristics
Red blooms
Growth Habit
Clump forming
Bloom Season
Summer
Flavour Profile
Not edible
Suitable for
Outdoor
Seed Type
Open Pollinated
Plant Type
Flowering Plant
Planting Season
Spring
Fruit Size
Not applicable
Plant Height
30–60 cm
Light Requirement
Full Sun
Water Needs
Low moderate
Hardiness Zones
4–9
Container Garden
Yes
Plant Spacing
25–30 cm
Planting Depth
Surface sow
Growing Conditions
Well drained soil
Frequently Asked Questions
What makes red coreopsis different from yellow varieties?
What makes red coreopsis different from yellow varieties?
Its rich red blooms provide bold contrast while retaining the light, airy flowering habit of coreopsis.
Can it be planted in sunny border gardens?
Can it be planted in sunny border gardens?
Yes. It performs well in borders, cottage gardens, and naturalistic perennial plantings.
Which flowers pair well with red coreopsis?
Which flowers pair well with red coreopsis?
Purple salvia, white daisies, lavender, and ornamental grasses create balanced combinations.
Are the blooms suitable for cut flower arrangements?
Are the blooms suitable for cut flower arrangements?
Yes. Fresh flowers can be used in seasonal bouquets and decorative floral displays.
Can it create colorful mass plantings?
Can it create colorful mass plantings?
Yes. Groups of plants provide vibrant seasonal color across sunny landscapes.
Do butterflies visit the flowers?
Do butterflies visit the flowers?
The nectar-rich blooms may attract butterflies, bees, and other beneficial pollinating insects.