Coreopsis 'Cosmic Evolution' (Big Bang Series)
tickseed 'Cosmic Evolution'
A bushy perennial, to around 60cm high, with finely divided green leaves. Daisy-like flowers, with creamy white petals streaked with deep purple-pink, are produced from mid to late summer
Size
Ultimate height
0.1–0.5 metresTime to ultimate height
2–5 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 | Cream White Pink | Green | ||
Autumn | Green | |||
Winter |
Position
- Full sun
- Partial shade
Aspect
East–facing or South–facing or West–facing
Exposure
Exposed or Sheltered Hardiness
H5Botanical 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
Propagation
Propagate by division or basal root cuttings in spring
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- City and courtyard gardens
- Cottage and informal garden
- Patio and container plants
- Prairie planting
- Wildlife gardens
- Flower borders and beds
Pruning
Deadhead to promote further flowering
Pests
Diseases
Generally disease-free
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