Overview
Coreopsis 'Limerock Ruby'PBR is a plant with a perennial habit in the genus Coreopsis, part of the Asteraceae family, with deciduous foliage. Coreopsis 'Limerock Ruby'PBR grows best in full sun, and tolerates most soils and neutral and alkaline pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H3-H6. Suggested uses include borders, cottage gardens and wildlife-friendly plantings.
About
A perennial in the aster family, Coreopsis 'Limerock Ruby'PBR offers a long summer display, flowering from June to September. Its foliage is deciduous and it prefers full sun on well-drained chalk, loam or sand with neutral to alkaline soil. Position it on a south- or west-facing, sheltered site for best results in borders, cottage gardens or wildlife-friendly plantings.
About the genus
Coreopsis is a genus of flowering plants in the family Asteraceae. Common names include calliopsis and tickseed, a name shared with various other plants.
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In the garden
Coreopsis 'Limerock Ruby'PBR sits in the Asteraceae and the Coreopsis genus, a group of North, Central and South American origin. As a deciduous perennial it produces repeated summer flowering from June to September, making it useful where seasonal colour is wanted across several months. Give the plant a sunny spot and a free-draining mix: chalk, loam or sandy soils suit it when the pH is neutral to alkaline. It favours a south- or west-facing aspect and benefits from a sheltered position; the hardiness range H3–H6 translates as borderline to very hardy, so choose a protected site in the coldest, most exposed parts of the UK. Use Coreopsis 'Limerock Ruby'PBR at the front of sunny borders, within cottage-style beds or in wildlife-friendly schemes where a long flowering run is desirable. Its summer display is straightforward to site and will contribute extended colour from June through September, fitting well where a reliably flowering perennial is needed.
Growing conditions
Best soil and position for Coreopsis
- Sunlight
- Full sun
- Soil type
- Chalk, Loam, Sand
- Soil pH
- Neutral, Alkaline
- Soil moisture
- Well-drained
- Aspect
- South-facing, West-facing
- Exposure
- Sheltered
- UK hardiness
- H3-H6
Plant details
Coreopsis 'Limerock Ruby'PBR size, habit and characteristics
- Habit
- Perennial
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Suggested uses
- Borders, Cottage gardens, Wildlife-friendly plantings
Care notes
Pruning and caring for Coreopsis 'Limerock Ruby'PBR
- Propagation
- Division, Basal cuttings, Seed
- Pest resistance
- Resistant to most pests
- Disease resistance
- Resistant to most diseases
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to plant Coreopsis 'Limerock Ruby'PBR?
Coreopsis 'Limerock Ruby'PBR prefers full sun. It suits sheltered positions.
What soil does Coreopsis 'Limerock Ruby'PBR need?
Coreopsis 'Limerock Ruby'PBR is adaptable and grows happily in most soil types, including chalk, loam and sand. It prefers neutral and alkaline soil. Aim for soil that stays well-drained.
Is Coreopsis 'Limerock Ruby'PBR hardy in the UK?
Coreopsis 'Limerock Ruby'PBR has an RHS hardiness rating of H3, meaning it is half-hardy, tolerating -5 to 1°C, and may need winter protection in colder areas.
How do I propagate Coreopsis 'Limerock Ruby'PBR?
Division, Basal cuttings, Seed.
More in the Coreopsis genus
- Coreopsistickseed
- Coreopsis grandiflora 'Mayfield Giants'Large-flowered Tickseed
- Coreopsis rosea Twinklebells Sunrise ('P16132')Pink Tickseed
- Coreopsis verticillata 'Ruby Red'Whorled Tickseed
