"5" pot of Coreopsis Red Elf, a groundcover grown naturally with deep burgundy red blooms. Perfect for borders, highlights, and containers in growing zones 4-9."
Coreopsis 'Red Elf', Tickseed
Coreopsis 'Red Elf', also known as Tickseed, is a beautiful and low-maintenance perennial plant that is known for its bright red flowers, which bloom from early summer to fall. The flowers are typically about 1 inch in diameter and have a sweet fragrance. The plant also produces narrow, green foliage, which is attractive even when the plant is not in bloom.
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Coreopsis 'Red Elf' is a relatively easy plant to grow. It prefers full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil. It is also tolerant of drought and heat.
Here are some tips for growing and caring for Coreopsis 'Red Elf':
- Plant in full sun to partial shade.
- Water regularly, especially during the first growing season.
- Fertilize in the spring with a balanced fertilizer.
- Deadhead spent flowers to encourage new blooms.
- Prune back the plant in the fall to maintain its desired shape and size.
Coreopsis 'Red Elf' is a versatile plant that can be used in a variety of landscape settings. It can be planted as a single specimen plant, in groups, or as part of a mixed border. It is also a popular choice for use in butterfly gardens and rock gardens.
Here are some ideas for how to use Coreopsis 'Red Elf' in your landscape:
- Plant a row of Coreopsis 'Red Elf' along a border to create a colorful and cheerful display.
- Plant a group of Coreopsis 'Red Elf' in a mixed border with other colorful plants, such as daylilies, black-eyed Susans, and salvia.
- Plant a Coreopsis 'Red Elf' shrub in a rock garden to add a touch of elegance and sophistication.
- Plant a Coreopsis 'Red Elf' shrub in a container and place it on your patio or deck to enjoy its beauty up close.
No matter how you choose to use it, Coreopsis 'Red Elf' is a beautiful and low-maintenance plant that will add interest and color to your landscape for many years to come.
Note: The plant is shipped in its pot, firmly secured with several layers of clear tape, thereby avoiding any shuffling and moving during transit. The plant reaches you with minimal damage- very safe and secure. We have been shipping plants like this for several years (plant are sometimes shipped in smaller pots for safety and ease of shipping). Most plants go dormant in fall and winter and will lose most of their leaves - looking dead and dry - very normal. They will flush out in spring.
We cannot send ship some plants and some sizes to California due to restrictions placed by department of agriculture.
