Coreopsis, Uptick Red

Coreopsis ‘Uptick Red’ 

Coreopsis x Baluptgonz 

Height: 12-14in 
Spread: 12-14in 
Zone: 5-9 
Exposure: Full sun 
Bloom Time/Color: June-Aug; red/yellow 
Uses: Naturalizing, massing, borders, cut flower, edging 
Maintenance: Low 
Other: Cut flower, attracts butterflies, deer resistant, long bloomer 

This series from Darwin Perennials boasts larger flowers and a longer blooming performance. Members of the series look great in the garden all summer long thanks to their tidy, mounded habits. Gardeners will enjoy their low-maintenance requirements and disease resistance. When blooms first appear, flowers are nearly solid dark red, with successive blooms having golden yellow tips.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. 

**Photo courtesy of Monrovia, Doreen Wynja**