Coreopsis 'Limerock Passion'PBR
tickseed 'Limerock Passion'
A compact, bushy perennial often grown as an annual, to around 40cm high, with finely divided dark green leaves. Free-flowering, with masses of daisy-like, lavender-pink flowers from early to late summer
Size
Ultimate height
0.1–0.5 metresTime to ultimate height
1–2 yearsUltimate spread
0.1–0.5 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Moist but well–drained, Well–drainedpH
Acid, Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | Green | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | Purple Pink | Green | ||
| Autumn | Green | |||
| Winter |
Position
- Full sun
- Partial shade
Aspect
East–facing or South–facing or West–facing
Exposure
Sheltered Hardiness
H4Botanical details
- Family
- Asteraceae
- Native to the UK
- No
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Habit
- Bushy
- Genus
Coreopsis can be annuals or perennials, with paired, simple, palmate or pinnately divided leaves and long-stalked, daisy-like flower-heads
- Name status
Accepted
How to grow
Cultivation
Thrives in fertile, moist but well-drained soil in full sun, but will tolerate some light shade. May need winter protection, often grown as an annual in areas prone to cold winters
Propagation
Propagate by division or by basal root cuttings in spring
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- City and courtyard gardens
- Cottage and informal garden
- Patio and container plants
- Wildlife gardens
- Flower borders and beds
- Bedding
Pruning
Deadhead to promote further flowering
Pests
Diseases
Generally disease-free
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