Overview
Coreopsis rosea 'Pink Lemonade'PBR is a bushy, clump forming herbaceous perennial in the genus Coreopsis, part of the Asteraceae family, with deciduous foliage. Coreopsis rosea 'Pink Lemonade'PBR 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 rosea 'Pink Lemonade' PBR is a herbaceous perennial cultivar within the Coreopsis genus, known for its bushy, clump-forming habit and deciduous foliage. Like other Coreopsis species, it produces elongated daisy-like flower heads on long stalks, offering interest through summer and autumn. This cultivar thrives in full sun and prefers fertile, moist but well-drained soils, including loam and sand, across a range of pH levels. It is hardy to UK zone H5 and is suitable for various garden settings such as city and courtyard gardens, coastal areas, cottage and informal gardens, patios, containers, and flower borders.
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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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 rosea 'Pink Lemonade'PBR 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 rosea 'Pink Lemonade'PBR
- 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 rosea 'Pink Lemonade'PBR?
Coreopsis rosea 'Pink Lemonade'PBR prefers full sun. It suits exposed and sheltered positions.
What soil does Coreopsis rosea 'Pink Lemonade'PBR need?
Coreopsis rosea 'Pink Lemonade'PBR 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 rosea 'Pink Lemonade'PBR hardy in the UK?
Coreopsis rosea 'Pink Lemonade'PBR 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 rosea 'Pink Lemonade'PBR?
Seed, Division, Basal root cuttings.
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
- Coreopsis 'Limerock Ruby'PBR