Coreopsis Vert Zagreb (in Hairy Pot)

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Description


Coreopsis verticillata ‘Zagreb’ is a compact herbaceous perennial cultivar with finely dissected leaves and bright golden-yellow daisies in early summer. It is slightly smaller than most of the verticillata species and the flowers are probably the brightest and most plentiful. It has the RHS AGM and is probably our favourite of the Coreopsis.


Supplied in 14cm biodegradable pot


Position: Full sun, partial shade


Soil: Almost any soil


Flowers: May, June, July


Other features: Royal Horticultural Society Award of Garden Merit (RHS AGM)


Hardiness: Fully hardy


Habit: Clump forming


Foliage: Deciduous


Height: 30 – 45 cm (1 – 1.5 ft)


Spread: 30 – 45 cm (1 – 1.5 ft)


Time to full growth: 2 to 5 years


Plant type: Herbaceous Perennial


Colour: Yellow, green


Goes well with: Agapanthus, Kniphofias, Crocosmias, or Monarda. Try it with grasses such as Stipa or ‘med’ plants such as Nepeta and Salvia.


About this genus:


Coreopsis species are perennial wildflowers recognized around the world for being tough, durable garden plants. They are members of the daisy family. The name Coreopsis is derived from the Greek word koris, meaning “tick” or “bug”and opsis meaning “view” – because the seed looks like a bug: hence the common name tickseed.


In full sun or partial shade hey produce hundreds of bright yellow flowers…some in summer and others in autumn. It is a tough, low maintenance plant that grows in almost any soil. This easiness gives it a reputation as a “beginner plant” – but we think every pro should have them! Every few years it is a good idea to divide them.


The fine textured foliage of Coreopsis pairs very well with coarser textured plants such as Agapanthus, Kniphofias, Crocosmias or Monarda. Because it can tolerate drought try it with grasses such as Stipa. We grow ours in between  ‘med’ plants such as Nepeta an Salvia. Coreopsis looks best in large groups, or woven among other perennials. The flowers also attract butterflies and make great cut flowers. 


Please note: images show how this plant may look at various stages of maturity. The size you choose may look different.