Overview
Coreopsis rosea Twinklebells Sunrise ('P16132') is a bushy, clump forming herbaceous perennial in the genus Coreopsis, part of the Asteraceae family, with deciduous foliage. Coreopsis rosea Twinklebells Sunrise ('P16132') 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 Twinklebells Sunrise ('P16132') is a herbaceous perennial with pink or white ray florets surrounding yellow disc centres. It is clump-forming with deciduous foliage and prefers full sun. Plant it in loam or sandy soils that remain moist but well-drained, and expect flowering from June to September.
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.
Wikipedia contributors, "Coreopsis", CC BY-SA 4.0 — Coreopsis
In the garden
Coreopsis rosea Twinklebells Sunrise ('P16132') sits within the Asteraceae and carries the genus’s daisy-like flowerheads with pink or white rays set against yellow disc florets, a colour combination less common in Coreopsis. The variety forms tidy clumps of deciduous leaves and is intended for summer display. Place it in a full-sun position on loam or sandy soils; the plant accepts a wide pH range (acid to alkaline) provided the soil remains moist but drains freely. It tolerates exposed as well as sheltered sites and suits south-, west- or east-facing aspects. In British terms it is hardy to H5 (hardy) so it will overwinter outdoors where soils are not waterlogged. Use Twinklebells Sunrise where a compact, colourful summer show is wanted: city and courtyard containers, coastal plots, cottage or informal borders, patio tubs and mixed flower beds. Keep soil consistently damp rather than dry to encourage continuous bloom; prune back after flowering if you need to refresh the clump. Expect flowers from June to September.
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 Twinklebells Sunrise ('P16132') 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 Twinklebells Sunrise ('P16132')
- 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 Twinklebells Sunrise ('P16132')?
Coreopsis rosea Twinklebells Sunrise ('P16132') prefers full sun. It suits exposed and sheltered positions.
What soil does Coreopsis rosea Twinklebells Sunrise ('P16132') need?
Coreopsis rosea Twinklebells Sunrise ('P16132') 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 Twinklebells Sunrise ('P16132') hardy in the UK?
Coreopsis rosea Twinklebells Sunrise ('P16132') 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 Twinklebells Sunrise ('P16132')?
Seed, Division, Basal root cuttings.
More in the Coreopsis genus
- Coreopsistickseed
- Coreopsis grandiflora 'Mayfield Giants'Large-flowered Tickseed
- Coreopsis verticillata 'Ruby Red'Whorled Tickseed
- Coreopsis 'Limerock Ruby'PBR