Product Description
Coreopsis verticillata 'Crazy Cayenne' (30)ct Flat
SIZZLE & SPICE® Series
Common Name: Threadleaf Coreopsis
Go crazy for this vibrant orange Coreopsis that has a perfectly domed, rounded, uniform habit. 1¾” wide, fiery sunset orange flowers have intense red-orange color concentrated at the centers of the petals. The undersides of its petals are golden yellow, with some petal tips displaying the same golden yellow. The flowers will cover the gray-green, threadleaf foliage for a showy midsummer display.
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, and yellow, these varieties will capture your attention in the garden and on your retail shelves alike.
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 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 Inches
Spread: 22.0-26.0 Inches
Hardiness Zones: 5,6,7,8,9
Flower Color: Gold/Orange Shades
Foliage Color: Green shades
Full Sun (> 6 hrs. Direct Sun)
Low to Average Water Needs
Poor to Fertile Soil Quality
Bloomtime: Early Summer - Late Summer
Attracts Butterflies
Bee Friendly
Deer Resistant
Growth Rate: Medium
Border Plant, Container, Cut Flower, Dried Flower, Easy To Grow, Mass Planting, Native to North America
Coreopsis verticillata 'Crazy Cayenne' is a compact perennial that produces a profusion of fiery sunset orange flowers, almost 2 inches across, adorned with intense red-orange highlights at the center of the petals and golden-yellow centers . Blooming from early to late summer, the blossoms are produced in such great quantities that they literally cover the foliage of finely divided gray-green leaves . This long blooming season provides continuous color in the garden. This plant is part of the Sizzle & Spice Series, which is noted for its compact, rounded habit and profuse flowers in bright colors from early to late summer.
Growth Habits and Characteristics 'Crazy Cayenne' grows up to 15-18 inches tall and 22-26 inches wide . It has a mounded form and an upright spreading habit of growth . The flowers are 1¾ inches across and daisy-like . The foliage is a healthy green and tends to remain dense right to the ground . It grows at a medium rate. As an herbaceous perennial, this plant will usually die back to the crown each winter, and will regrow from the base each spring.
Hardiness Zones and Ideal Growing Conditions This Coreopsis thrives in USDA hardiness zones 5-9 , AHS heat zones 1-9, and climate zones 1, 1A, 1B, 2, 2A, 2B, 3, 3A, 3B, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, and 24 . It performs best in full sun in dry to medium moisture, well-drained soils . It tolerates poor soils and is drought tolerant once established.
Care Requirements This Coreopsis is easy to grow, low-maintenance, and relatively pest and disease free . It is a favorite of bees and butterflies but is ignored by deer and rabbits . Deadheading of spent flowers will promote new blooms, although this can be tedious . Midsummer shearing (after the first flush of flowers) should help tidy up the plant and promote a fall rebloom.
Pests and Diseases While generally pest and disease free, there are a few potential problems to watch out for:
- Aphids: These can be washed off with a strong stream of water.
- Powdery mildew: This fungal disease can occur in humid conditions . Ensure good air circulation and avoid overhead watering.
- Downy mildew: This disease often first produces spots on the leaves of plants . Coreopsis infected with downy mildew will have prominent white growth on the underside of leaves . Leaves and plants with serious infections may die back quickly.
- Leaf spot: This can be caused by fungal or bacterial pathogens . Water at the base of the plant to prevent spreading.
- Blight: Though somewhat uncommon in Coreopsis, fungal blight can occur . Botrytis blight causes the lower leaves to die back and drop from the plant . Some have found that garden fungicides may be a viable option as a means to prevent this condition.
- Aster yellows: This disease is generally transmitted by leafhoppers . Disfigured leaves and a noticeable yellow coloring are among the first signs of infection . Though there is not a cure, most gardeners suggest removing and disposing of infected plant matter and keeping the garden area clear of weeds.
- Rot: Fungal infection may also cause both root and crown rot in Coreopsis . While the symptoms of crown rot, wilting stems, may be much more noticeable; both diseases will lead to the ultimate demise of the plant . To help prevent rot, growers should make certain that Coreopsis plants are located in soils that drain exceptionally well.
How to Propagate Coreopsis verticillata 'Crazy Cayenne' can be propagated by division . To do this, dig up the plant in spring or early fall and use hand tools to divide it into smaller sections, ensuring each section has several shoots or growing points . Replant the sections and keep them well-watered until established.
Companion Plants Consider planting 'Crazy Cayenne' with these companion plants:
- Helenium (Sneezeweed)
- Kniphofia (Red Hot Poker)
- Achillea (Yarrow)
- Salvia (Sage)
- Nepeta (Catmint)
- Lavandula (Lavender)
- Calamintha nepeta (Lesser Calamint)
- Echinacea (Coneflower)
- Rudbeckia (Black-Eyed Susan)
Uses in the Garden Coreopsis verticillata 'Crazy Cayenne' is a versatile plant that can be used in a variety of ways in the garden. It is a welcomed addition to beds and borders, cottage gardens, and does great in containers . It is effective as an accent plant and spectacular in mass plantings . It is also a good choice for slopes and banks . As an added bonus, one plant will provide you with long-lasting cut flower bouquets all summer long.
Coreopsis verticillata 'Crazy Cayenne' is a beautiful and easy-to-grow perennial that is a great addition to any garden. With its fiery sunset orange flowers and finely divided gray-green leaves, it is sure to add a touch of color and interest to your landscape. The profuse blooms of 'Crazy Cayenne' make it a great choice for mass plantings and for creating a bold visual impact in the garden. It is low-maintenance and drought-tolerant, making it a good choice for busy gardeners or those in dry climates. It thrives in a variety of settings, including beds and borders, cottage gardens, containers, and slopes. With its long blooming season, deer and rabbit resistance, and versatility, 'Crazy Cayenne' is an excellent choice for gardeners of all levels of experience.
Thirty (30) plants per flat (or tray). Approximate Plug Measurements: 3in deep x 2in wide.
Other Details
The most important part of the plant is its root system. Healthy roots are the foundation of a healthy, vibrant plant. The type of plug container used is based on the specific needs of the plants. Perennials offered as bare root traditionally perform better when planted as bare root.Planted in a specialized mix, potted plants have well established root systems. Top growth stage will vary depending on the current life cycle and time of year when shipped. In Winter and early Spring dormant plants may be shipped. Dormant plants may be planted right away, even before the last frost date.
Most bare root varieties are field grown for at least one season, though Hemerocallis and Hosta are grown for two seasons. The bulk of the soil is removed during the harvesting process and the tops of most varieties are trimmed back to the crown. They are graded, packed in shredded aspen or sphagnum moss and stored in freezers until ready to be shipped.
See our Container Sizes and Bare Root Perennials pages for more information.
Plant information and care is provided in the Overview section, Plant Genus Page and general information is provided in the Planting Care & Guides. Additional questions can be asked on each Plant page.
Plant Spacing: Using the maximum mature spread or width of a plant to guide spacing, ensures space to grow to full size. To fill an area sooner, plant them closer together. Just remember, future thinning or transplanting may be needed.
Water: Keep a close eye on newly planted perennials, especially throughout the first growing year. Most early plant loss is due to too much or too little water!
