Over 500 varieties on special offer at the moment!
Share your pictures? Hide split images
I have read and agree the terms and conditions of service.
New arrival

Coreopsis verticillata Ladybird

Coreopsis verticillata Ladybird

Be the first to leave a review

Select delivery date,

and select date in basket

This plant carries a 12 months recovery warranty

More information

An tireless Coreopsis, which blooms continuously from May until October, with each new flower covering an older one. With beautiful, vibrant, shiny red petals, they are topped with a yellow tip. Its spreading, ramified stems bear lovely, finely cut foliage, in a glossy dark green. This hardy perennial is remarkable in borders, rock gardens, flower pots, and bouquets.
Flower size
4 cm
Height at maturity
35 cm
Spread at maturity
25 cm
Exposure
Sun
Hardiness
Hardy down to -18°C
Soil moisture
Moist soil
plantfit-full

Does this plant fit my garden?

Set up your Plantfit profile →

Best planting time March to April
Recommended planting time February to April, September to October
J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D
Flowering time May to October
J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D

Description

The Coreopsis verticillata 'Ladybird' is a cultivar of Whorled Coreopsis with large, bright red flowers that bloom from summer to autumn. This variety blooms continuously, with new flowers quickly covering the old ones. Its vegetation is compact, well-branched, and adorned with abundant finely cut dark green foliage. Hardy in well-drained soil, this perennial thrives in full sun and looks stunning in borders, rock gardens, edgings, flower pots, and bouquets.

The Coreopsis verticillata 'Ladybird' belongs to the Asteraceae family. Its wild ancestor, the Whorled Coreopsis, is native to the plains of Central America, Mexico, and the southeastern United States. 'Ladybird' is a recent cultivar selected by Terra Nova Nurseries in the USA for its compact habit and abundant flowering. This herbaceous perennial with a woody rootstock forms a dense, slightly spreading clump, highly branched. It reaches 35 cm in height with a spread of 25-30 cm. The flowering period of this variety is very long: it starts in May and continues until October. The bright red flower heads, 3.5 cm in diameter, open from globose buds and are arranged in whorls of 3 along the slender stems. The petal tips are yellow. The dark green, glossy foliage consists of 6 cm long leaves, finely divided into linear leaflets. The plant slowly spreads through a network of slender, non-running rhizomes. The foliage is deciduous and absent in winter.

The Whorled Coreopsis 'Ladybird' is a simple and charming perennial that can be used in various ways. It will thrive in a rock garden, on a difficult slope, alongside wallflowers, Damask nigellas, and wild flax, in a herbaceous border, in the company of lavenders or snapdragons. In a pot or container, this plant blooms continuously from the first year. For a beautiful summer display, both in the ground and in large pots, with minimal water requirements, it can be paired with Nepeta grandiflora 'Dawn to dusk'. Lastly, it makes a lovely addition to summer bouquets, like a little sun in the house.

Flowering

Flower colour red
Flowering time May 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 35 cm
Spread at maturity 25 cm
Growth rate fast

Botanical data

Genus

Coreopsis

Species

verticillata

Cultivar

Ladybird

Family

Asteraceae

Origin

Cultivar or hybrid

Planting and care

Perennial coreopsis plants are sensitive to winter moisture and heavy soils. These plants require full sun, even in hot weather, to bloom well. They prefer a slightly moist to slightly dry, light, porous, gravelly or sandy soil that is always well-drained, slightly acidic, neutral, or slightly alkaline, even if it is poor. They will also adapt well to a humus-bearing and moist soil, as long as the drainage is perfect. Under such conditions, they flower and live for a long time. To encourage reblooming, it is preferable to remove faded flowers, especially at the end of August.

Planting period

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

Intended location

Suitable for Meadow, Rockery
Type of use Edge of border, Container, Slope
Hardiness Hardy down to -18°C (USDA zone 7a) 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, lightweight

Care

Pruning instructions Remove faded flowers throughout the summer season to encourage the formation of new flower buds and achieve uninterrupted flowering until autumn. Avoid seed formation, which depletes the plant.
Pruning Pruning recommended once a year
Pruning time August to September
Disease resistance Very good
Overwinter Can be left in the ground

This item has not been reviewed yet - be the first to leave a review about it.

Leave a review →

Haven't found what you were looking for?

We only deliver seed and bulb products to your country. If you add other products to your basket, they cannot be shipped.