Product description
Coreopsis Ladybird is a highly compact, short-lived perennial tickseed that produces an unbelievably abundant, smothering display of deep red, daisy-like blooms. It forms a tight, brilliantly structured mound of fine green foliage that looks exceptionally neat at the front of the bed, acting as the ultimate, highly stable landing pad for feeding butterflies during the peak heat.
This rugged prairie native absolutely demands full sun and sharp, sandy drainage, and it will rapidly rot if forced into heavy, compacted clay. Once established, it becomes incredibly drought-tolerant and actively resents being pampered with a hose. To stop this prolific sprinter from flowering itself to death, you must shear the entire plant back brutally by a third in late summer to force life-saving basal growth before the cold weather hits.
Please Note: When purchasing plants, please consider that each live item is unique and may therefore differ from the images shown, which are for illustration purposes only. The plant will be supplied in a growers pot. Depending on season, some plants may be pruned back to encourage growth and deciduous plants may arrive without leaves.
Tickseed
Coreopsis 'Ladybird'
Coreopsis 'Ladybird'
Product description
Coreopsis Ladybird is a highly compact, short-lived perennial tickseed that produces an unbelievably abundant, smothering display of deep red, daisy-like blooms. It forms a tight, brilliantly structured mound of fine green foliage that looks exceptionally neat at the front of the bed, acting as the ultimate, highly stable landing pad for feeding butterflies during the peak heat.
This rugged prairie native absolutely demands full sun and sharp, sandy drainage, and it will rapidly rot if forced into heavy, compacted clay. Once established, it becomes incredibly drought-tolerant and actively resents being pampered with a hose. To stop this prolific sprinter from flowering itself to death, you must shear the entire plant back brutally by a third in late summer to force life-saving basal growth before the cold weather hits.
Please Note: When purchasing plants, please consider that each live item is unique and may therefore differ from the images shown, which are for illustration purposes only. The plant will be supplied in a growers pot. Depending on season, some plants may be pruned back to encourage growth and deciduous plants may arrive without leaves.
Give your plants the best start
Garden Plant Size Guide
Plants in larger pots can be multiple years older than their smaller counterparts with more mature root systems and foliage. This makes them able to thrive as a full size plant in your garden quicker than smaller alternatives.
The most common size of pot that garden plants come in are 9cm/1L/3L/5L this is in reference to the diameter at the top of the pot.
9cm potted plants still remain the most popular cost effective option though, they just may take a little patience to allow them to grow into full maturity once planted in your garden.
Plant specs, care guide & tips
Key features
Specifications
When to plant
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Planting and period of interest times are general guidelines and may vary based on your location and conditions. For best results, consult local gardening resources.
Instructions
Top Tip
To maximise the lifespan of this short-lived perennial, shear Coreopsis Ladybird back by a third after the main flush of blooms. This brutal haircut stops the plant from exhausting itself through over-flowering and encourages strong basal growth. Dividing the clump every second year is the absolute best way to keep it youthful and vigorously producing deep red blooms.
How to Water
Give Coreopsis Ladybird a comprehensive drenching on its first day in the ground to collapse any dangerous air voids. Once fully established, this tickseed becomes incredibly drought tolerant and resents being constantly pampered with a watering can. Allow the soil to dry out thoroughly before you even consider offering another drink.
How to Plant
Plant Coreopsis Ladybird in a location that receives full, unobstructed sun and boasts excellent, sandy drainage. Work the soil loosely before planting, as it will rot instantly if forced into heavy, compacted clay. Settle the root ball exactly to the depth of its original nursery pot to prevent devastating crown rot.
