Coreopsis 'Corusco Cream-Red'
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Small, two-tone flowers and abundant blooming all summer long
Coreopsis “Corusco Cream-Red” ( Coreopsis tinctoria ), offered by Semences OSC
This award-winning variety, a Fleuroselect gold medalist, produces a profusion of small, creamy flowers adorned with a purplish-burgundy center, creating a delicate and luminous contrast. Its rounded, dome-shaped habit and good drought tolerance make it an easy annual to grow in full sun. Flowering begins approximately 12 weeks after sowing , offering remarkable abundance throughout the warm season.
Propagation: Direct sowing or indoor sowing
Plant height: 40–60 cm
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Flowering begins: Early summer
Frost tolerance: Killed by frost
Companion plants: Cosmos, zinnias, nigella
Incompatible plants: Shade plants
Planting and maintenance:
Sow in full sun in light, well-drained soil. Sow on the surface or cover very lightly: light aids germination. Water regularly until established, then moderately—coreopsis tolerates heat and drought well . Space plants 20 to 30 cm apart to allow for a nice rounded shape. Remove faded flowers to prolong blooming.
