Product Description
Coreopsis v. 'Heartstrings' PP36055 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.
Cream flowers have a dark reddish pink eye. The eye zone jets nearly to the tip of each petal, with flecking appearing along the veins. Flowers are notably large for C. verticillata at 2" wide.
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: 18.0-20.0 Inches
Spread: 22.0-24.0 Inches
Hardiness Zones: 5,6,7,8,9
Flower Color: Pink 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 'Heartstrings' is a delightful perennial that brings a touch of romance to the garden with its unique and charming flowers. Here is a closer look at what makes it special and how to care for it:
What Makes 'Heartstrings' Special:
- Eye-Catching Flowers: It features dainty, creamy white flowers with a striking deep pink to red eye, creating a beautiful contrast. The flowers often appear almost bi-colored, adding a touch of elegance to the garden.
- Threadlike Foliage: 'Heartstrings' boasts fine, threadlike, bright green 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.
- Excellent Mildew Resistance: 'Heartstrings' is known for its exceptional mildew resistance, ensuring its foliage stays healthy and attractive throughout the growing season.
- 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.
- Deer Resistant: Deer tend to avoid Coreopsis, making it a good choice for gardens where deer are a problem.
Description:
- Type: Perennial
- Hardiness Zones: 5-9
- Height & Spread: 18-20 inches tall and 22-24 inches wide
- Bloom Time: Early summer to early fall
- Flower Color: Creamy white with a deep pink to red eye
- Foliage: Fine, threadlike, bright green
Landscaping Design Tips:
- Borders: Its compact size and long blooming period make it an excellent choice for edging borders.
- Containers: 'Heartstrings' thrives in containers, adding a splash of color to patios and balconies.
- Mass Plantings: Plant several 'Heartstrings' 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 'Heartstrings' is a native plant to North America.
- It tolerates a wide range of soil conditions, including poor soil.
With its charming flowers, unique foliage, and easy-care nature, Coreopsis 'Heartstrings' is a wonderful 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!
