Coreopsis- Dwarf Radiata Mix

Description

Brighten up your garden with the vibrant and compact Coreopsis - Dwarf Radiata Mix! This charming mix features a variety of bright, daisy-like flowers in yellow, orange, and red hues, perfect for creating colorful garden borders, containers, or even wildflower meadows. Known for their long-lasting blooms and low-maintenance nature, these dwarf coreopsis varieties offer a cheerful display throughout the growing season.

Features:

Vibrant Color Mix: A beautiful assortment of bright yellow, orange, and red daisy-like blooms.

Compact Growth: Dwarf varieties that are ideal for small spaces, garden borders, and containers.

Pollinator-Friendly: Attracts bees, butterflies, and other beneficial pollinators to your garden.

Long Blooming Season: Enjoy a colorful garden display from late spring through summer.

Low Maintenance: Hardy and easy to care for, drought-tolerant once established.

Specifications:

Plant Type: Perennial (may act as an annual in colder climates)

Flower Color: Yellow, orange, red

Plant Height: 12–18 inches (30–45 cm)

Plant Spread: 8–12 inches (20–30 cm)

Sunlight: Full sun

Watering Needs: Moderate watering; drought-tolerant once established

Soil Type: Well-drained, sandy or loamy soil

Hardiness Zones: USDA Zones 4–9

Uses: Perfect for borders, containers, mass planting, or as ground cover

Attracts: Bees, butterflies, and other pollinators

Growing Instructions:

Planting Time: Start indoors 6–8 weeks before the last frost or direct sow outdoors after the last frost date.

Planting Depth: Sow seeds about 1/8 inch deep and lightly cover with soil.

Spacing: Space plants 12 inches apart to allow for proper air circulation and growth.

Light Requirements: Thrives in full sun but can tolerate partial shade.

Watering: Keep soil moist during germination. Once established, Coreopsis is quite drought-tolerant.

Pruning: Deadhead spent flowers to promote continued blooming and maintain compact growth.