About

Coreopsis 'Rum Punch' PBR (Punch Series) is a compact, short-lived perennial reaching heights of up to 40cm. It creates a bushy mound of finely divided, feathery leaves. From summer through early autumn, it produces abundant clusters of orange-pink flowers that transition to a rose-red hue as they mature.

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
Soil type
Chalk, Loam, Sand
Soil pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil moisture
Moist but well-drained, Well-drained
Aspect
South-facing, West-facing
Exposure
Exposed, Sheltered
UK hardiness
H4

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
Cottage and informal garden, Patio and container plants, City and courtyard gardens, Wildlife gardens

Care notes

Cultivation
Grow in fertile, well-drained soil in full sun
Pruning
Deadhead to prolong flowering then cut right back in late autumn
Propagation
Propagate by division in early spring or root basal cuttings in spring
Pest resistance
May be damaged by slugs and snails
Disease resistance
Generally disease-free