Overview
Coreopsis verticillata 'Ruby Red' is a plant with a clump forming habit in the genus Coreopsis, part of the Asteraceae family, with deciduous foliage. Coreopsis verticillata 'Ruby Red' grows best in full sun, and tolerates most soils and any pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H5. Suggested uses include city and courtyard gardens, cottage and informal garden, patio and container plants, wildlife gardens and flower borders and beds.
About
Coreopsis verticillata 'Ruby Red' is a clump-forming member of the Asteraceae that flowers from June to September. It has deciduous, fine-textured foliage and prefers full sun with well-drained chalk, loam or sandy soils. Rated H5 (hardy), it suits south-, east- or west-facing spots and tolerates both exposed and sheltered positions. Plant it where a long summer display is required and where winter dieback is acceptable.
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 verticillata 'Ruby Red' is a clump-forming Asteraceae that brings sustained summer interest with blooms between June and September. The plant carries deciduous foliage and is valued for its persistent habit through the season rather than for spring structure. Origin details are not given here; focus on siting and culture will determine success in the UK. Choose a sunny position and a free-draining substrate: chalk, loam or sand are all suitable and the plant tolerates acid, neutral or alkaline pH. Soil must be well-drained; persistently wet ground will reduce performance. The rating H5 translates to 'hardy' for UK conditions, so it will survive typical winters without the need for permanent protection. It thrives equally on south-, east- or west-facing aspects and suits both exposed and sheltered situations. Practical uses in the garden reflect its habit and needs. Plant Coreopsis verticillata 'Ruby Red' in flower borders and beds, mixed cottage or informal schemes, city courtyards, patios and containers, and in wildlife-friendly areas. For neatness, trim back spent stems after flowering and consider leaving a few seedheads into winter where wildlife interest is desired; this cultivar establishes a clear seasonal rhythm within mixed plantings.
Growing conditions
Best soil and position for Coreopsis
- Sunlight
- Full sun
- Soil type
- Chalk, Loam, Sand
- Soil pH
- Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
- Soil moisture
- Well-drained
- Aspect
- South-facing, East-facing, West-facing
- Exposure
- Exposed, Sheltered
- UK hardiness
- H5
Plant details
Coreopsis verticillata 'Ruby Red' size, habit and characteristics
- Habit
- Clump forming
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Suggested uses
- City and courtyard gardens, Cottage and informal garden, Patio and container plants, Wildlife gardens, Flower borders and beds
Care notes
Pruning and caring for Coreopsis verticillata 'Ruby Red'
- Propagation
- Seed, Division, Basal root cuttings
- Pest resistance
- Slugs and snails
- Disease resistance
- Generally disease-free
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to plant Coreopsis verticillata 'Ruby Red'?
Coreopsis verticillata 'Ruby Red' prefers full sun. It suits exposed and sheltered positions.
What soil does Coreopsis verticillata 'Ruby Red' need?
Coreopsis verticillata 'Ruby Red' is adaptable and grows happily in most soil types, including chalk, loam and sand. It is happy in soil of any pH. Aim for soil that stays well-drained.
Is Coreopsis verticillata 'Ruby Red' hardy in the UK?
Coreopsis verticillata 'Ruby Red' 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 verticillata 'Ruby Red'?
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 'Limerock Ruby'PBR