Product Description
Coreopsis v. 'Creamy Calico' PP36035 CPBRAF - Proven Winners® DESIGNER THREADS?? Collection (30)ct Flat
Common Name: Threadleaf Coreopsis, Whorled Coreopsis
Bring a taste of the finer things in life to your garden with the thread-like foliage of DESIGNER THREADS™ Coreopsis. The mounded habits of this collection will add fine texture to the garden from the moment they emerge in spring. Each variety was selected only after showing exceptional mildew resistance to preserve that fine foliage. Blooms on this series persist for many weeks - opening cleanly with broad, flat petals.
Soft yellow flowers each contain a broad, defined deep maroon eye. Like 'Golden Needles', flowers are clear bi-color and do not contain any flecking or bleeding in the petals.
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. It can be propagated either by seed or by division every few years in spring or fall.
Height: 16.0-18.0 Inches
Spread: 24.0-28.0 Inches
Hardiness Zones: 5,6,7,8,9
Flower Color: Yellow/Gold Shades, Red shades, Multicolored
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 'Creamy Calico' is a charming and low-maintenance perennial that adds a touch of whimsy to the garden. Here is a rundown of what makes it special and how to care for it:
What Makes 'Creamy Calico' Special:
- Unique Coloration: It boasts soft, creamy yellow flowers with a striking deep maroon eye, creating a beautiful contrast. The flowers often appear almost white, adding a touch of elegance to the garden.
- Threadlike Foliage: 'Creamy Calico' features fine, threadlike foliage that adds a delicate texture to the landscape. This foliage remains attractive even when the plant is not in bloom.
- Long Blooming Period: It blooms profusely from early summer to early fall, providing a long-lasting display of color.
- Compact and Mounding: It forms a tidy, mounded shape, making it a great choice for borders, containers, or mass plantings.
- Easy Care: Coreopsis are known for being low-maintenance and drought-tolerant once established.
- Pollinator Friendly: The flowers attract butterflies and bees, making it a valuable addition to any pollinator garden.
- Disease Resistant: 'Creamy Calico' is particularly known for its excellent mildew resistance, ensuring its foliage stays healthy and attractive.
Description:
- Type: Perennial
- Hardiness Zones: 5-9
- Height & Spread: 16-18 inches tall and 24-28 inches wide
- Bloom Time: Early summer to early fall
- Flower Color: Creamy yellow with a deep maroon eye
- Foliage: Fine, threadlike, dark green
Landscaping Design Tips:
- Borders: Its compact size and long blooming period make it an excellent choice for edging borders.
- Containers: 'Creamy Calico' thrives in containers, adding a splash of color to patios and balconies.
- Mass Plantings: Plant several 'Creamy Calico' together for a stunning ground cover or to create a drift of color in a mixed border.
- Companion Planting: Combine it with other sun-loving perennials with contrasting colors and textures, such as coneflowers (Echinacea), sedum, or ornamental grasses.
- Cut Flower Gardens: The flowers make lovely additions to fresh bouquets.
Planting and Care:
- Planting:
- Plant in spring or fall.
- Choose a sunny location with well-drained soil.
- Space plants about 18-24 inches apart.
- Dig a hole slightly larger than the root ball.
- Place the plant in the hole, ensuring the top of the root ball is level with the ground.
- Fill the hole with soil and firm gently.
- Water thoroughly after planting.
- Care:
- Water regularly, especially during the first year to establish roots.
- Once established, it is relatively drought-tolerant.
- Deadhead spent flowers to encourage continuous blooming.
- Fertilize in spring with a balanced fertilizer.
- Divide clumps every few years to prevent overcrowding and maintain vigor.
Additional Tips:
- Coreopsis 'Creamy Calico' is a native plant to North America.
- It is deer resistant.
- It tolerates a wide range of soil conditions, including poor soil.
With its charming flowers, delicate foliage, and easy-care nature, Coreopsis 'Creamy Calico' is a delightful addition to any garden. It will provide you with a long-lasting display of color and attract pollinators to your yard.
Thirty (30) plants per flat (or tray). Approximate Plug Measurements: 3 inches deep x 2 inches 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!
