Product description
Coreopsis Ruby Frost is a striking, bushy herbaceous perennial that delivers a highly unique two-toned floral display, featuring deep ruby-red petals beautifully outlined with frosty white edges. The massive visual contrast acts as a brilliant beacon for essential pollinators, while the plant itself maintains a wide, structural mound of fine foliage that perfectly anchors a sun-baked summer scheme.
You must plant it in the absolute brightest, most open spot in your garden, using loose, highly porous earth to satisfy its strict drainage requirements. You must actively neglect this dry-dirt specialist, as overwatering will quickly lead to weak, floppy foliage and a severely reduced floral output. Snapping the faded blooms off the stems relentlessly is absolutely vital for tricking the plant into pushing out fresh buds for non-stop seasonal colour.
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.
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Coreopsis 'Ruby Frost'
Coreopsis 'Ruby Frost'
Product description
Coreopsis Ruby Frost is a striking, bushy herbaceous perennial that delivers a highly unique two-toned floral display, featuring deep ruby-red petals beautifully outlined with frosty white edges. The massive visual contrast acts as a brilliant beacon for essential pollinators, while the plant itself maintains a wide, structural mound of fine foliage that perfectly anchors a sun-baked summer scheme.
You must plant it in the absolute brightest, most open spot in your garden, using loose, highly porous earth to satisfy its strict drainage requirements. You must actively neglect this dry-dirt specialist, as overwatering will quickly lead to weak, floppy foliage and a severely reduced floral output. Snapping the faded blooms off the stems relentlessly is absolutely vital for tricking the plant into pushing out fresh buds for non-stop seasonal colour.
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
Deadheading is an absolute must if you want Coreopsis Ruby Frost to flower continuously toward the end of its active cycle. Snap the faded blooms off regularly to force the plant to redirect its energy into fresh buds. Lifting and splitting the clump every few years will stop the woody centre from dying out completely.
How to Water
Soak the planting pocket immediately to help Coreopsis Ruby Frost transition into its permanent home without wilting. Moving forward, you should actively neglect this plant unless your garden is experiencing a severe, prolonged drought. Overwatering will encourage weak, floppy foliage and significantly reduce the striking two-toned floral output.
How to Plant
Place Coreopsis Ruby Frost directly into a sun-baked border featuring loose, highly porous earth. Dig a hole just wide enough for the roots, ensuring the crown sits slightly elevated if your soil leans toward the heavy side. Firm the gritty soil nicely around the base to secure its wide, bushy mound against strong winds.
