Coreopsis ‘Ladybird’

This new verticillata hybrid ups the bar. Like a traditional verticillata it is very hardy, however 'Ladybird' is more compact and resistant to powdery mildew. Red flowers over bright green leaves provide an excellent colorspot in the garden.

USDA Hardiness Zone(s): 5-10
Size (HT/W/FL HT): 10″ / 15″ / 12″
Exposure: Full Sun
Bloom Time(s): June, July, August, September

Common Name	Perennial Tickseed
Family	Asteraceae
Genus	Coreopsis
species	hybrid
Plant Type	Perennial
US Patent #	PP27362
EU Grant #	--
Bloom Time	June, July, August, September
Flower Color	Red, Yellow
Foliage Color	Green
Exposure	Full Sun
Dormancy	Winter
Growth Habit	Mounding
Growth Rate	Fast
Hardiness Zone	5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10
How Different?	Our reddest Coreopsis. A more compact habit than other hardy red flowering Coreopsis on the market.
Landscape Value	Use in mixed beds and borders, as a mass planting, an accent, or in a container.
Most Active Growing Season	Spring
Persistence	Deciduous
Size (HT/W/FL HT)	10" / 15" / 12"
Soil (Garden)	Average, well-drained.
Water (Garden)	Average water needs in the garden.
Special Uses	Deep South, Pollinator Attractor
Comments	Given 4/5 points in trials at Disneyworld in Florida warm season 2016.

Water (Greenhouse)	Dry moderately between waterings.
EC	0.75 – 1.0
pH	5.8 – 6.8
Fertility Needs	50 – 100 ppm
Notes	Grow with 55 – 60° F nights and 60 – 70° F days. Pinch at transplanting. Obligate Long Day plant. Provide night interruption or day-length extension to force flowering under natural short days. Supplemental lighting during cloudy days has proven beneficial for flower production. For highest quality, bring in liners in fall to bulk for early spring.
Finish Time to 4″	4 – 6 weeks
Finish Time to Gallon	6 – 8 weeks
Day Length for Flowering	Long Day