Coreopsis 'Hot Paprika' - Tickseed
Coreopsis verticillata 'Hot Paprika' PP28522
Mature Height: 15-18 inches
Mature Spread: 20-24 inches
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Coreopsis or tickseed is an excellent plant for any garden because it is easy to grow and also packs a big punch. This little native is great for those looking to bring more native plants back to the yard, but it is as beautiful as anything else you’ll find. Starting in late spring/early summer the small flowers on Coreopsis start coming and then they keep coming and coming and coming in large flushes until the end of the growing season with no need for deadheading. This particular variety is very unique in that the flowers are a hot red with inlays of orange during the hottest part of the growing season.
Coming in a little over foot tall and two feet wide, this is a space saving cultivar that is at home in both the front to middle of a garden bed, or in a container - thanks to its ability to tolerate dry hot conditions. They are perfect for anywhere you need extra space like container gardens, window plantings and rock gardens, but bold enough to fit into a larger planting scheme. Part of the SIZZLE & SPICE® series these are great plants for beginners looking to minimize effort and maximize value with prolific blooms.
Tickseed makes a great cut flowers and the long lasting blooms will keep your garden looking great through much of the year. Native to North America, when it comes to disease resistance and ease of care coreopsis is hard to beat. Grow in full sun and soil that drains in the winter months.
Photo Credit: Walters Gardens
| Bloom Color: | Multiple hot bright red; hints of orange |
| Bloom Period: | Late spring through summer into early fall |
| Genus & Species: | Coreopsis verticillata 'Hot Paprika' PP28522 |
| Mature Height: | 15-18 inches |
| Mature Spread: | 20-24 inches |
| Plant Spacing: | 18-24 inches |
| Planting Depth: | At crown level (base of the plant) |
| Planting Time: | Spring, summer, fall |
| Soil Type: | Prefers soil with good drainage otherwise easy to grow |
| Sun Exposure: | Full Sun |
| Zone: | 5 to 9 |
General care for any tree or shrub is easy, but like any living thing will require your attention. Please educate yourself and follow these simple rules.
Coreopsis 'Hot Paprika' - Tickseed
Tickseed makes a great cut flowers and the long lasting blooms will keep your garden looking great through much of the year. Native to North America, when it comes to disease resistance and ease of care coreopsis is hard to beat. Grow in full sun and soil that drains in the winter months.