Overview
Coreopsis tripteris 'Flower Tower' is a bushy, clump forming herbaceous perennial in the genus Coreopsis, part of the Asteraceae family, with deciduous foliage. Coreopsis tripteris 'Flower Tower' 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 tripteris 'Flower Tower' is a bushy, clump-forming cultivar of the Coreopsis genus, known for its daisy-like elongated flower heads borne on long stalks. This deciduous perennial thrives in full sun and prefers fertile, moist but well-drained soil, including loam and sand with a range of pH levels from acid to alkaline. Hardy to UK zone H5, it suits various garden settings such as city and courtyard gardens, coastal areas, cottage and informal gardens, patios, containers, and flower borders. It provides seasonal interest throughout summer and autumn and can be propagated by seed, division, or basal root cuttings.
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 tripteris 'Flower Tower' 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 tripteris 'Flower Tower'
- 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 tripteris 'Flower Tower'?
Coreopsis tripteris 'Flower Tower' prefers full sun. It suits exposed and sheltered positions.
What soil does Coreopsis tripteris 'Flower Tower' need?
Coreopsis tripteris 'Flower Tower' 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 tripteris 'Flower Tower' hardy in the UK?
Coreopsis tripteris 'Flower Tower' 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 tripteris 'Flower Tower'?
Seed, Division, Basal root cuttings.
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More in the Coreopsis genus
- Coreopsistickseed
- Coreopsis auriculata 'Superba'Lobed Tickseed
- Coreopsis grandifloralarge-flowered tickseed
- Coreopsis grandiflora 'Badengold'Large-Flowered Tickseed
- Coreopsis grandiflora 'Goldfink'Large-Flowered Tickseed
- Coreopsis grandiflora 'Mayfield Giant'large-flowered tickseed 'Mayfield Giant'
- Coreopsis grandiflora 'Mayfield Giants'Large-flowered Tickseed
- Coreopsis grandiflora 'Sunburst'Sunburst tickseed