About

Coreopsis 'Jethro Tull' PBR is a robust perennial that reaches approximately 45 cm in height. It features oval, dark green foliage, typically exhibiting two smaller lobes at the base of each leaf. From late spring through summer, it produces daisy-like blooms adorned with fluted petals in a bright golden yellow hue.

About the genus

Coreopsis includes both annual and perennial species, characterized by their paired, simple leaves that may be palmate or pinnately divided. They produce elongated flower heads that resemble daisies and are borne on long stalks.

Growing conditions

Sunlight
Full sun, Partial shade
Soil type
Chalk, Loam, Sand
Soil pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil moisture
Moist but well-drained, Well-drained
Aspect
East-facing, South-facing, West-facing
Exposure
Exposed, Sheltered
UK hardiness
H5

Plant details

Plant type
Herbaceous Perennial
Habit
Bushy
Foliage
Deciduous
Height
0.1-0.5 metres
Spread
0.1-0.5 metres
Time to full height
2-5 years
Suggested uses
City and courtyard gardens, Cottage and informal garden, Patio and container plants, Wildlife gardens

Care notes

Cultivation
Thrives in fertile, moist but well-drained soil in full sun, but will tolerate some light shade
Pruning
Deadhead to promote further flowering
Propagation
Propagate by division or by basal root cuttings in spring
Pest resistance
May be susceptible to slugs and snails
Disease resistance
Generally disease-free