Overview
Coreopsis 'Butterfly Flame' is a bushy, clump forming herbaceous perennial in the genus Coreopsis, part of the Asteraceae family, with deciduous foliage. Coreopsis 'Butterfly Flame' grows best in full sun, and tolerates loam and sand soils and any pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H5. Suggested uses include city and courtyard gardens, coastal, cottage and informal garden, patio and container plants and flower borders and beds.
About
Coreopsis 'Butterfly Flame' is a bushy, clump-forming cultivar of the Coreopsis genus, known for its daisy-like flower heads borne on long stalks. This deciduous plant thrives in full sun and is suitable for south, west, or east-facing aspects, tolerating both exposed and sheltered conditions. It prefers fertile, moist but well-drained loam or sandy soils across a range of pH levels. Hardy to UK zone H5, 'Butterfly Flame' is ideal for city and courtyard gardens, coastal and cottage settings, patios, containers, and flower borders, providing interest throughout summer and autumn.
Growing conditions
Best soil and position for Coreopsis
- Sunlight
- Full sun
- Soil type
- Loam, Sand
- Soil pH
- Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
- Soil moisture
- Moist but well-drained
- Aspect
- South-facing, West-facing, East-facing
- Exposure
- Exposed, Sheltered
- UK hardiness
- H5
Plant details
Coreopsis 'Butterfly Flame' size, habit and characteristics
- Plant type
- Herbaceous Perennial
- Habit
- Bushy, Clump forming
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Suggested uses
- City and courtyard gardens, Coastal, Cottage and informal garden, Patio and container plants, Flower borders and beds
Care notes
Pruning and caring for Coreopsis 'Butterfly Flame'
- Propagation
- Seed, Division, Basal root cuttings
- Pest resistance
- Susceptible to slugs and snails
- Disease resistance
- Generally disease-free
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to plant Coreopsis 'Butterfly Flame'?
Coreopsis 'Butterfly Flame' prefers full sun. It suits exposed and sheltered positions.
What soil does Coreopsis 'Butterfly Flame' need?
Coreopsis 'Butterfly Flame' grows best in loam and sand soil. It is happy in soil of any pH. Aim for soil that stays moist but well-drained.
Is Coreopsis 'Butterfly Flame' hardy in the UK?
Coreopsis 'Butterfly Flame' has an RHS hardiness rating of H5, meaning it is hardy in most of the UK, tolerating -15 to -10°C.
How do I propagate Coreopsis 'Butterfly Flame'?
Seed, Division, Basal root cuttings.
More in the Coreopsis genus
- Coreopsistickseed
- Coreopsis grandiflora 'Mayfield Giants'Large-flowered Tickseed
- Coreopsis maritimamidwinter sunflower
- Coreopsis rosea 'Pink Lemonade'PBR
- Coreopsis tinctoriadyer's tickseed
- Coreopsis tripteris
- Coreopsis tripteris 'Flower Tower'
- Coreopsis verticillata 'Ruby Red'Whorled Tickseed
