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Coreopsis verticillata Bengal Tiger

Coreopsis verticillata Bengal Tiger
Threadleaf Coreopsis, Whorled Coreopsis, Thread-leaved Tickseed, Needle Tickseed

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Has taken very well, with a long and abundant flowering.

Florence, 17/10/2022

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This coreopsis has large, bicoloured, star-shaped flowers of golden yellow, with a central mahogany-red zone. They flower from early summer to autumn, on a dark backdrop of very fine leaves. Its compact habit, clear silhouette, frugality and love of the sun make it ideal for well-exposed slopes and difficult conditions. It is also a disease-resistant variety, outstanding in flowering pots and bouquets.  
Flower size
4 cm
Height at maturity
45 cm
Spread at maturity
55 cm
Exposure
Sun
Hardiness
Hardy down to -29°C
Soil moisture
Moist soil
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Best planting time March, September
Recommended planting time February to April, September to November
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Description

The 'Bengal Tiger' Verticillate Coreopsis, also known as Verticillate Coreopsis, offers large, two-tone star-shaped flowers. The golden yellow petals are widely invaded by a central mahogany red area. They bloom from early summer until autumn, against a dark backdrop of delicate leaves. Its compact habit, well-defined silhouette, undemanding nature, and love for sunshine make it suitable for well-exposed slopes and challenging conditions. It is also a disease-resistant variety, remarkable in flower pots and bouquets.

 

The Verticillate Coreopsis belongs to the Asteraceae family. It is native to the plains of Central America, Mexico, and the southeastern United States. 'Bengal Tiger' is a recent cultivar selected for the brilliance of its large, two-tone flower heads and excellent resistance to mildew. This herbaceous perennial with a woody rootstock has a bushy, highly branched, compact habit. It reaches a height of 45 cm (18in) with a spread of 50 cm (20in). The flowering begins in June and continues until the first frosts. The pale yellow flowers, measuring 4 cm (2in) in diameter, open from rounded buds and are arranged in whorls of 3 along slender stems. The 8 outer ligules form a golden yellow and red collar surrounding a reddish-brown central disk. The dark green, deciduous foliage consists of 6 cm (2in) long leaves, finely divided into linear leaflets. The plant slowly spreads through a network of slender, non-trailing rhizomes.

   

The Verticillate Coreopsis is a versatile perennial. It will thrive in a rock garden, on a difficult slope with wallflowers, love-in-a-mist, and wild flax, or in a herbaceous border alongside Teucrium chamaedrys or x lucidrys, thyme, and cotton lavender. In pots or containers, this plant blooms continuously from the first year onwards. For a beautiful summer display, whether in the ground or in a large pot with minimal watering, it can be paired with Calamintha glandulosa and Nepeta 'Dawn to dusk'. Lastly, it makes a lovely addition to summer bouquets, like sunshine inside the house.

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Coreopsis verticillata Bengal Tiger (Flowering) Flowering
Coreopsis verticillata Bengal Tiger (Foliage) Foliage

Flowering

Flower colour two-tone
Flowering time June to October
Inflorescence Flower head
Flower size 4 cm
Bee-friendly Attracts pollinators
Good for cut flowers Cut flower blooms

Foliage

Foliage persistence Deciduous
Foliage colour dark green

Plant habit

Height at maturity 45 cm
Spread at maturity 55 cm
Growth rate normal

Botanical data

Genus

Coreopsis

Species

verticillata

Cultivar

Bengal Tiger

Family

Asteraceae

Other common names

Threadleaf Coreopsis, Whorled Coreopsis, Thread-leaved Tickseed, Needle Tickseed

Origin

Cultivar or hybrid

Product reference791031

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Planting and care

Perennial Coriopsides are plants that need a lot of sunlight to grow well and produce flowers. They prefer soil that is light, porous, and well-drained. The soil should be slightly acidic, neutral, or slightly chalky, even if it is poor. These plants can also grow well in soil that has a lot of humus, but the soil must drain well. They can live for a long time in these conditions and will flower again if you remove the old flowers, especially at the end of August. It's important to note that these plants are sensitive to winter humidity and heavy soils.

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Planting period

Best planting time March, September
Recommended planting time February to April, September to November

Intended location

Suitable for Meadow, Rockery, Woodland edge
Type of use Edge of border, Slope
Hardiness Hardy down to -29°C (USDA zone 5) Show map
Ease of cultivation Amateur
Planting density 5 per m2
Exposure Sun
Soil pH Any
Soil type Chalky (poor, alkaline and well-drained), Silty-loamy (rich and light), Stony (poor and well-drained)
Soil moisture Moist soil, draining, light

Care

Pruning instructions To help your plants bloom longer and save energy, remove faded flowers during the summer. This will encourage more blooms in autumn and prevent the plant from producing seeds.
Pruning Pruning recommended once a year
Pruning time August to September
Disease resistance Very good
Overwinter Can be left in the ground
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