Coreopsis, commonly known as tickseed, is a cheerful and low-maintenance flowering perennial known for its bright, daisy-like blooms. Here are 17 exceptional Coreopsis varieties that can bring color and charm to gardens:
- Coreopsis ‘Moonbeam’ (Coreopsis verticillata ‘Moonbeam’): This variety features pale yellow, fine-textured flowers and has a long blooming season, adding a soft touch to gardens.
- Coreopsis ‘Zagreb’ (Coreopsis verticillata ‘Zagreb’): ‘Zagreb’ boasts bright golden-yellow flowers and a compact, mounding growth habit, perfect for borders or rock gardens.
- Coreopsis ‘Jethro Tull’ (Coreopsis grandiflora ‘Jethro Tull’): ‘Jethro Tull’ displays double, ruffled, golden-yellow flowers with unique tubular petals, offering a distinct look in gardens.
- Coreopsis ‘Red Satin’ (Coreopsis ‘Red Satin’): ‘Red Satin’ showcases deep red flowers with gold centers, adding bold color and contrast to garden borders.
- Coreopsis ‘Sienna Sunset’ (Coreopsis ‘Sienna Sunset’): ‘Sienna Sunset’ features burnt-orange flowers with red centers, providing a warm and vibrant display in landscapes.
- Coreopsis ‘Sweet Marmalade’ (Coreopsis ‘Sweet Marmalade’): ‘Sweet Marmalade’ offers rich orange flowers with red accents, attracting pollinators and adding vivid color to gardens.
- Coreopsis ‘Heaven’s Gate’ (Coreopsis ‘Heaven’s Gate’): ‘Heaven’s Gate’ showcases bicolor flowers in shades of pink and yellow, creating a lovely pastel display in gardens.
- Coreopsis ‘Golden Gain’ (Coreopsis ‘Golden Gain’): ‘Golden Gain’ features bright golden-yellow flowers and a compact, upright growth habit, suitable for containers or borders.
- Coreopsis ‘Limerock Ruby’ (Coreopsis ‘Limerock Ruby’): ‘Limerock Ruby’ presents red flowers with yellow centers, creating a striking contrast against its dark green foliage.
- Coreopsis ‘Sunfire’ (Coreopsis ‘Sunfire’): ‘Sunfire’ displays fiery, bright yellow flowers with red centers, providing a burst of color in garden settings.
- Coreopsis ‘Route 66’ (Coreopsis ‘Route 66’): ‘Route 66’ exhibits yellow flowers with red centers, reminiscent of the iconic roadside flowers it’s named after.
- Coreopsis ‘Mercury Rising’ (Coreopsis ‘Mercury Rising’): ‘Mercury Rising’ offers deep red flowers with gold centers, adding a bold and vibrant touch to garden borders.
- Coreopsis ‘Golden Showers’ (Coreopsis ‘Golden Showers’): ‘Golden Showers’ showcases bright yellow flowers on tall stems, attracting butterflies and bees to the garden.
- Coreopsis ‘Big Bang Cosmic Eye’ (Coreopsis ‘Big Bang Cosmic Eye’): ‘Big Bang Cosmic Eye’ features red and yellow bicolor flowers, creating a mesmerizing pattern that stands out in gardens.
- Coreopsis ‘Sunkiss’ (Coreopsis ‘Sunkiss’): ‘Sunkiss’ presents creamy-yellow flowers with hints of peach, offering a soft and delicate appearance in garden beds.
- Coreopsis ‘Ruby Frost’ (Coreopsis ‘Ruby Frost’): ‘Ruby Frost’ displays red flowers with white edges, providing a striking contrast and adding visual interest.
- Coreopsis ‘Star Cluster’ (Coreopsis ‘Star Cluster’): ‘Star Cluster’ showcases bright yellow flowers with red centers, creating an eye-catching display in garden borders.
These Coreopsis varieties offer a range of colors, sizes, and flower forms, making them versatile and attractive additions to gardens, borders, or container plantings.