Does Zagreb coreopsis spread?
Zagreb Whorled Tickseed spreads gently by rhizomes and has attractive finely textured bright green foliage. With good resistance to browsing deer, the plant is easy-to-grow and is well adapted across much of the country.
How do you care for coreopsis Zagreb?
Coreopsis Plant Care Prefers a nice sunny well drained spot. Very easy to grow. Remove top one-third of plant with hedge shears after flowering to freshen foliage, if needed. Spreads reliably, so division every 2-3 years may be needed to restrain girth, but only if desired.
What can I plant with coreopsis Zagreb?
COMPANION & UNDERSTUDY PLANTS: Try pairing Coreopsis verticillata ‘Zagreb’ with Asclepias tuberosa, Echinacea purpurea and Stokesia laevis. The parent Coreopsis verticillata or the cultivar ‘Moonbeam’ could be used as stand-ins.
How tall does Zagreb Coreopsis get?
1.5′ tall
Plants in the genus Coreopsis are sometimes commonly called tickseed in reference to the resemblance of the seeds to ticks. ‘Zagreb’ is more compact (to 1.5′ tall) and features bright yellow, daisy-like flowers (1-2″ diameter) with untoothed rays and darker yellow center disks.
How do you keep coreopsis blooming?
Plant coreopsis in full sun during late spring. Water plants thoroughly at the time of planting and throughout the season as needed. For big blooms and tons of color, feed plants with Miracle-Gro® Shake ‘n Feed® Rose & Bloom Plant Food. Deadhead to encourage repeat blooming.
Do I deadhead coreopsis?
Care of coreopsis is simple once flowers are established. Deadhead spent blooms on growing coreopsis often for the production of more flowers. Growing coreopsis may be cut back by one-third in late summer for a continued display of blooms.
Does coreopsis bloom all summer?
With more than 80 species of coreopsis, there’s a varietal to suit every garden design. Native to North America, coreopsis plants grow in upright clumps and feature masses of bright, showy, daisy-like flowers throughout the summer.
Is coreopsis Zagreb invasive?
In a genus mostly composed of plants with narrow leaves, this coreopsis native to the southeastern United States surprises by its trifoliate leaves that are quite broad, sometimes even nearly rounded. It’s a long-lived plant bearing short rhizomes, but is not really invasive.