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Annual Biennial

Coreopsis tinctoria 'Mardi Gras'
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tickseed 'Mardi Gras'

An upright annual with thin, linear leaves and abundant flowers, which have an unusual starry shape with spreading, pointed petals held at up to 50cm. Flowers are yellow with a red centre and dark red disc, appearing for at least two months in late summer

Size
Ultimate height
0.1–0.5 metres
Time to ultimate height
1 year
Ultimate spread
0.1–0.5 metres
Growing conditions
Chalk
Clay
Loam
Sand
Moisture
Well–drained
pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Colour & scent
StemFlowerFoliageFruit
Spring Green
Summer Red Yellow Green
Autumn Red Yellow Green
Winter
Position
  • Full sun
  • Partial shade
Aspect

South–facing or North–facing or West–facing or East–facing

Exposure
Sheltered
Hardiness
H6
Botanical details
Family
Asteraceae
Native to GB / Ireland
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

Unresolved

How to grow

Cultivation

Grow outdoors in fertile, well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade

Propagation

Propagate by seeds sown where plants are to flower, from early spring to early summer

Suggested planting locations and garden types
  • Cottage and informal garden
  • Wildflower meadow
  • Patio and container plants
  • Wildlife gardens
  • Prairie planting
  • Flower borders and beds
Pruning

Deadheading will prolong the flower display

Pests

Slugs and snails can be problematic

Diseases

Generally disease-free

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