Coreopsis

Coreopsis is drought tolerant and will do fine in poor soils. The leaves only grow to 30cm and the flowers are borne on 60cm stems. Use it as a ground cover for dry areas such as banks or plant it next to paths. A very hardy plant, this coreopsis will grow pretty much anywhere in New Zealand.

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		Coreopsis grandiflora
		Coreopsis tinctoria - Golden
		Coreopsis tinctoria - Dwarf Red

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Flower

Coreopsis grandiflora is native perennial wildflower of North America. In Spring/Summer, it produces masses of butter yellow 2 inch flowers and will bloom all Summer long if dead headed. If planted in warmer regions, it will continue to grow a few flowers even in Winter! The bright yellow flowers certainly cheers up dull spots in the garden.

In the first year, it seemingly grows very little. This is an important time for the plant as it grows roots to establish itself. In the second year, it will grow very quickly and flower. The leaves only grow to 30cm and the flowers are borne on 60cm stems. Use it as a ground cover for dry areas such as banks or plant it next to paths.

Flower Flower

Flower

This dwarf annual reaches only 40cm. It is suitable for the front of the border or container culture. The flowers are golden yellow with a red blotch in the middle.

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Flower

This annual has a compact growth habbit and only reaches 30-40cm. Like the golden variety, it is suitable for the front of the border or container culture. Masses of brick red flowers cover the plant in the Summer.

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