Designer Threads 'Scarlet Ribbons'
Coreopsis verticillata 'Scarlet Ribbons'
In growth
JFMAMJJASOND
In bloom
JFMAMJJASOND
Planting Guide
| Spacing | 16-20 in apart |
|---|---|
| Planting depth | Crown at soil level |
| Chilling hours | 0 |
| Life expectancy | 5+ years |
| Growth rate | Moderate |
| Planted | 2024 |
| Bed | To Be Sorted |
Growing Conditions
| Sun | Full Sun |
|---|---|
| Water | Low to Average |
| Soil type | Well-draining, average to sandy soil |
| Soil pH | 5.5-6.5 |
| Zones | 5-9 |
| Native status | Cultivar |
Appearance
| Type | Perennial |
|---|---|
| Leaf | Linear (Long, narrow) |
| Foliage colour | Fine, thread-like dark green |
| Bloom | Scarlet red with yellow petal tips |
| Fruit | Achene |
| Evergreen | Herbaceous |
Root System
| System | Fibrous/Adventitious Systems |
|---|---|
| Morphology | Fine Roots (< 2 mm) |
| Function | Absorptive Roots (Lower Orders) |
| Propagation | Division in spring, stem cuttings |
Wildlife & Safety
| Attracts | Bees, Butterflies |
|---|---|
| Deer | Deer Resistant |
| Toxicity | Non-toxic |
| Edibility | Wildlife Only |
| Companions | Echinacea, Rudbeckia, Salvia |
Where it came from
| Grower | Proven Winners |
|---|---|
| Bought at | Kulak's Nursery |
Care
Deadhead regularly to extend bloom. Drought tolerant; avoid wet soils.
Maintenance
Cut back by one-third after first bloom flush. Divide every 3 years.
Cleanup
Cut back to ground in late fall after first frost.
Notes
Threadleaf coreopsis cultivar with striking scarlet-tipped petals. Part of the Designer Threads series. Long bloom season.