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Herbaceous Perennial

Coreopsis Mango Punch ('Rp5') (Punch Series)
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tickseed [Mango Punch]

A compact herbaceous perennial with soft green fern-like foliage and masses of flowers produced from summer until the autumn in shades of red and orange

Synonyms
Coreopsis 'Rp5'

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Size
Ultimate height
0.1–0.5 metres
Time to ultimate height
1–2 years
Ultimate spread
0.1–0.5 metres
Growing conditions
Chalk
Loam
Sand
Moisture
Moist but well–drained, Well–drained
pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Colour & scent
StemFlowerFoliageFruit
Spring Red Orange Green
Summer Orange Red Green
Autumn Red Orange
Winter
Position
  • Full sun
Aspect

South–facing or West–facing

Exposure
Exposed or Sheltered
Hardiness
H4
Botanical details
Family
Asteraceae
Native to GB / Ireland
No
Foliage
Deciduous
Habit
Clump forming
Genus

Coreopsis can be annuals or perennials, with paired, simple, palmate or pinnately divided leaves and long-stalked, daisy-like flower-heads

Name status

Trade

How to grow

Cultivation

Grow in fertile, well-drained soil in full sun

Propagation

Propagate by seed, sown at 13-16°C in late winter or propagate by division in early spring or root basal cuttings in spring

Suggested planting locations and garden types
  • Patio and container plants
  • Wildlife gardens
  • City and courtyard gardens
  • Cottage and informal garden
  • Flower borders and beds
  • Cut flowers
Pruning

No pruning required

Pests

May be susceptible to slugs and snails

Diseases

Generally disease-free

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