Coreopsis 'Heaven's Gate' PP16016 (30)ct Ellepots
Common name: Threadleaf.
Zones 5 to 9.
Full sun.
Plants reach 12 to 24 inches tall and 12 to 18 inches wide. Growth rate: Moderate, Easy to grow.
Blush-pink, daisy-like flowers measuring up to 2 inches in diameter have a rose-red eye and gold button center. Plants will form a nice rounded mound of medium green, thread-like foliage, the perfect size for filling in those gaps at the middle of the flower border with this prolific bloomer. Sport of Coreopsis 'Sweet Dreams'.
'Heaven's Gate' grows in dry to medium moisture, most soil conditions with good drainage, including sandy or rocky. It is tolerant of humidity, heat and drought. Plants may be cut back hard in summer if foliage sprawls or becomes unkempt.
Coreopsis is easy to grow, making it a good choice for beginners. One plant will provide you with long-lasting cut flower bouquets all summer long. Plants in the genus Coreopsis are sometimes called tickseed as seeds resemble ticks.
Excellent as a border plant, in containers or for cut flowers, in mass plantings, specimen or focal point. When grown in borders or other formal garden areas, division may be needed every 2 to 3 years. Attracts butterflies and Deer resistant. |