Coreopsis v. ‘Red Hot Vanilla’ PP30909 (30)ct Flat

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Coreopsis verticillata ‘Red Hot Vanilla’ PP30909 (30)ct FlatSIZZLE & SPICE® SeriesCommon Name: Threadleaf Coreopsis

Heat up your summer garden with SIZZLE & SPICE® Coreopsis, a new line of Threadleaf Coreopsis from Walters Gardens, Inc. hybridizing. Members of this collection have compact, rounded habits that are covered with flowers from early to late summer. With bright colors like red, orange, yellow and dark magenta, these varieties will capture your attention in the garden and on your retail shelves alike.

The habit and performance of this red and white Tickseed are almost too hot to handle! 1-1½” wide, cream flowers have a dark red central eye and form a domed, rounded habit. As the flower ages, the eye gets bigger until it comprises most of the flower. The flowers will cover the gray-green, threadleaf foliage for a showy midsummer display.

Coreopsis is easy to grow, making it a good choice for beginners. One plant will provide you with long-lasting cut flower bouquets all summer long. Coreopsis is native to North America. Therefore, it is easy to grow, thriving in any well-drained soil and full sun. Once established, it is rather drought tolerant.

Height: 15.0-18.0 InchesSpread: 22.0-26.0 InchesHardiness Zones: 5,6,7,8,9Flower Color: White Shades / Red shades / MulticoloredFoliage Color: Green shadesFull Sun (> 6 hrs. Direct Sun)Low to Average Water NeedsPoor to Fertile Soil QualityBloomtime: Early Summer to Late SummerAttracts ButterfliesBee FriendlyDeer ResistantGrowth Rate: Medium

Border Plant, Container, Drought Tolerant, Easy To Grow, Mass Planting

Coreopsis ‘Red Hot Vanilla’ is a delightful and eye-catching perennial that adds a burst of vibrant color to gardens. It is a popular choice for its unique bicolor blooms, compact habit, and long blooming season. Here is a closer look at what makes it so special:

Appearance:

• Flowers: ‘Red Hot Vanilla’ features a profusion of 1-1½ inch wide, creamy-white flowers with a striking dark red center. The contrasting colors create a captivating display that resembles a dollop of red-hot sauce on a scoop of vanilla ice cream. As the flowers mature, the red center expands, creating a dynamic and evolving show of color.
• Foliage: The plant has delicate, threadleaf foliage that forms a compact, rounded mound. The fine texture of the leaves adds a soft and airy touch to the garden, providing a beautiful backdrop for the vibrant flowers.

Growing Conditions:

• Light: Thrives in full sun (at least 6 hours of direct sunlight) for optimal growth and flowering.
• Soil: Prefers well-drained soil. It can tolerate a wide range of soil types, including sandy, loamy, and even poor soil, as long as it is not waterlogged.
• Water: Requires moderate watering. While it is somewhat drought-tolerant once established, it is best to keep the soil consistently moist for best performance.

Characteristics:

• Mature Size: Reaches a height of 15-18 inches with a similar spread, forming a compact and mounded shape.
• Hardiness Zones: Suitable for USDA hardiness zones 5-9, making it adaptable to a wide range of climates.
• Bloom Time: Blooms continuously from early to late summer, providing a long-lasting display of color.
• Growth Habit: Forms a neat, rounded mound and slowly spreads by underground stems.

Why it is Popular:

• Unique Bicolor Flowers: The captivating combination of creamy-white petals with a dark red center creates a truly eye-catching display that sets ‘Red Hot Vanilla’ apart from other Coreopsis varieties.
• Long Blooming Season: Provides continuous color throughout the summer months, ensuring a vibrant display for an extended period.
• Compact Habit: Perfect for smaller gardens or containers where space is limited, as well as for mass plantings to create a stunning ground cover.
• Low Maintenance: ‘Red Hot Vanilla’ is a relatively low-maintenance plant that is easy to grow, even for beginner gardeners.
• Attracts Pollinators: The flowers attract butterflies, bees, and other beneficial pollinators to the garden.

Uses:

• Borders: Adds a cheerful and colorful touch to garden borders, providing a long-lasting display of blooms.
• Cottage Gardens: Ideal for cottage gardens, where their informal and colorful flowers blend in perfectly.
• Mass Plantings: Creates a stunning ground cover when planted in groups, providing a sea of color, and attracting pollinators.
• Containers: Suitable for container gardening, where its compact size and vibrant flowers can be enjoyed on patios, balconies, or decks.
• Cut Flower Gardens: The long-lasting flowers make it an excellent choice for cut flower gardens, allowing you to bring the beauty indoors.

Additional Information:

• ‘Red Hot Vanilla’ is part of the Sizzle & Spice® series of Coreopsis, known for their vibrant colors and compact habits.
• Deadheading spent flowers encourages continuous blooming and prevents self-seeding, helping to maintain a tidy appearance.
• Dividing clumps every 2-3 years helps to maintain vigor and prevent overcrowding, ensuring healthy growth and abundant blooms.

Overall, Coreopsis ‘Red Hot Vanilla’ is a delightful and versatile perennial that offers a unique bicolor display, a long blooming season, and easy-care nature.

Its vibrant flowers, compact habit, and pollinator-friendly nature make it a valuable addition to any sunny garden, bringing joy and beauty throughout the summer months.

Thirty (30) plants per flat (or tray). Approximate Plug Measurements: 3in deep x 2in wide.

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