Gardeners fell in love with coreopsis for the sunny mood that it gives to the flower garden, for its joyful openwork lightness. The plant does not require complex care. However, when growing, it is worth considering some features.

Getting to know the view

Coreopsis tincture is an annual from the numerous genus Coreopsis. Representative of the flora of the American continent, native to Canada, the USA, and northern Brazil. Often colonizes roadsides, flat meadows, field edges and wastelands. Here it is often called Calliopsis.

Among domestic gardeners it is known under the names Parisian Beauty, Lenok, Yellow Daisy, Maiden's Eyes. Grows on different types soils, performs better on dry lungs sandy soils, flavored with humus. Drought resistant. It grows and blooms more abundantly in sunny areas. Tolerates partial shading, but there are fewer flowers, they become slightly smaller.

More than 100 varieties have been cultivated. The height of an adult plant is from 20 cm to 1 m, created and dwarf forms up to 15 cm high. Forms a spacious herbaceous bush. The root is fibrous. The stem is erect, thin, branched. Narrow, heavily dissected leaves, tapering from the base to the apex.

Bright flowers are arranged singly or in groups of two or three, each on its own thin peduncle. There is no aroma. The inflorescence is a three- to five-centimeter basket. It consists of reed petals arranged in one row, with teeth and a yellow stripe along the outer edge. The central spot is dark, the size depends on the variety, the color of the middle is dark - red, burgundy, brown-red.

The seed capsule is flattened, shaped like an insect - a bug. It was she who gave the plant its name: “coreopsis” from Greek – “bug-like”. Many small seeds ripen in the box.

Garden varieties are grown from seeds, usually from seedlings. It also reproduces by self-sowing. In such cases, it emerges before winter, forming low rosettes, or in early spring. The green mass grows quickly. Blooms from late June until frost.

Advantages and differences

The benefits of this plant are:

unpretentious
grows on any soil, especially well on dry sandy soils
loves the sun, but can withstand some shade
drought-resistant
very decorative, forms light aerial thickets
blooms long and profusely
the color of the flowers is beautiful, evokes associations with sunlight and positive emotions

The distinctive features of coreopsis are:

the ability to develop and bloom in partial shade, which other species of the Coreopsis genus cannot boast of
unlike most crops, prefers dry, depleted soils

Agricultural technology and cultivation features

Experienced and novice gardeners note the unpretentiousness of coreopsis. There is only one limiting (determining) factor - good illumination. To speed up flowering, annual coreopsis is grown in seedlings. Small seeds are sown in March or early April. Surface sowing, without embedding.

The container is covered with glass, film or transparent plastic. The greenhouse is ventilated periodically. Grown seedlings are thinned out, leaving 25-30 mm between them, or they are first planted according to a 2x2 cm pattern, and the second time - into separate pots. In May - June, after the end of night frosts, they are planted in the ground at a distance of at least 30 - 40 cm from each other.

Direct sowing of seeds in open ground is carried out in late April - early May. Shoots and then seedlings are also thinned out. If seed pods remain on the plant and ripen, it can spread by self-seeding. In this case, the seedlings are cared for in the same way as in the case of direct sowing.

Planting in the ground and watering

Choose open sunny place or an area where there is light shade in the afternoon, when summer air most heated. Sandy loam and loose dry soils are preferred. It perfectly develops depleted soils and sharply reduces flowering on heavy and fertile soils. Low growing varieties used in border plantings, to decorate terraces and balconies.

Tall ones are placed in separate groups - clumps, planted in the middle part of the flower beds, in the center or in the last high tier. Water moderately, in the absence of precipitation. The plant tolerates temporary drought more easily than excess moisture in the soil. After each watering and periodically between them, loosen the soil. Remove weeds regularly.

Feeding, diseases and pests

Feeding begins two weeks after planting in open ground, when the bush takes root. Use aqueous solutions of complex mineral fertilizers. Apply small portions, and only on poor soils. An excess leads to a reduction in flowering and active growth of greenery. In this case, flowering cannot be restored.

Video about planting and growing coreopsis:

Coreopsis is susceptible to leaf rust, viral, bacterial or fungal infections. If a disease is detected, as indicated by darkening of the leaves or the appearance of spots, the affected parts are immediately removed. The diseased plant and everything in the flower garden are treated with a fungicide to prevent the spread of infection.

If the rust has covered the entire bush and reached the top, the specimen will have to be sacrificed and removed, otherwise the entire flowerbed will die. More often than other insects, coreopsis is attacked by aphids. To combat it, as well as caterpillars and beetle larvae, use chemicals plant protection – insecticides.

Chemicals are used strictly according to instructions, taking safety precautions.
Good to know:

The cool, rainy beginning of summer delays the flowering period.
Coreopsis blooms longer and more abundantly if faded inflorescences are periodically removed.
Tall bushes need to be loosely tied to the support so that the plant is not broken by the wind.
The flowers are suitable for bouquets and last a long time when cut.
In flower beds it is combined with zinnia, gaillardia, and rudbeckia. Good in compositions with tall flowers with long, spiky inflorescences. Suitable for creating solo color accents.

Application and beliefs

Coreopsis inflorescences are used to make natural dyes of red shades and mahogany color. Used for dyeing yarn and textiles. To prepare paints, flowers are removed in the phase of half-opened buds and before they begin to wilt.

Collected in dry weather, after the dew has evaporated. Dry, spread out in one layer, in a dark, ventilated place. In the native lands of coreopsis, there is a belief: if a woman expecting a child cooks and eats a dish from a coreopsis bush, she will definitely have a daughter.

A delicate and very cheerful flower will decorate any garden. A bright place and lightly drained soil are all you need for a blooming sunny cloud of air to delight and improve your mood.

Sun-loving coreopsis with its bright yellow and itself resembles a luminary that will illuminate the flower garden from mid-July until frost. Gardeners value this flower for its unpretentiousness in care and reproduction, its ability to grow in open ground and multicolor varieties. Planting and growing coreopsis will not give you much trouble.

Perennial coreopsis: varieties and varieties

Of the more than 100 varieties of coreopsis, no more than 30 are grown in culture.

Coreopsis is a shrub consisting of erect, branched stems crowned with inflorescences of yellow, yellow-brown, and red and pink flowers pinnately dissected or finger-separated form. The most common varieties of perennial coreopsis:

Lanceolate. A bush up to 60 cm high with yellow inflorescences up to 6 cm in diameter. It blooms for two months starting in July.

Coreopsis lanceolate

Whorled. A shrub up to 60 cm high that blooms all summer. It is distinguished by light green thin foliage.

Coreopsis Whorled

Pink. Low (up to 40 cm) shrub with red inflorescences.

Coreopsis Pink

Grandiflora. This type of coreopsis is distinguished by bushes topped with large flowers of a dark golden or lemon color. The powerful bush can reach up to 1 m in height and blooms for two months from the very beginning of summer.

Coreopsis Grandiflora

Planting a plant

It is better to choose a sunny place for planting coreopsis, because in the shade and partial shade this plant does not feel comfortable and may wither. Moderately fertile light soils are well suited for this flower.

Advice. For coreopsis to bloom lushly, the soil must be loose.

It is best to plant perennial coreopsis with seeds. In order for the plant to bloom in the first year of planting, you can sow seeds in winter for seedlings in pots or boxes indoors. And after the end of the frost, transfer and plant the grown seedlings in open ground. None special requirements There is no need for growing coreopsis seedlings. Just provide your plants with enough light and moisture, and sprouts will follow.

Coreopsis is very easy to grow from seeds.

Coreopsis seeds can be sown directly into open ground both in spring and autumn - the seeds of this plant are well tolerated low temperatures. After the first shoots appear, it is necessary to thin them out and observe them so that weeds did not interfere with the growth of flowers. And also ensure regular watering.

Coreopsis care

Coreopsis is an unpretentious flower. Its advantages include frost resistance and drought resistance. IN middle lane This flower does not need to be covered for the winter. For abundant and long-lasting flowering, coreopsis needs timely watering. After the plants have flowered, it is necessary to prune them; to do this, cut off a quarter of the plant with garden shears. After pruning, the crop needs to be fed and its flowering will resume.

In summer, protect coreopsis from drying out, and in winter - from exposure to frost.

For the winter, many gardeners advise cutting off the stems at the root. If you live in regions where winters are very frosty, then it is better to cover your flowers with a small layer of foliage or spruce branches.

Advice. Remove faded flowers promptly. This stimulates the appearance of young buds.

Fertilizing and feeding coreopsis

The best way to fertilize coreopsis is organic fertilizers. Compost is ideal. It must be applied in the spring, as well as in the summer during flowering, which will make it more lush and lasting.

After fertilizing with organic matter, coreopsis blooms more actively

If compost is not available, you can use complex fertilizer.

Plant propagation

There are several ways to increase the coreopsis population in your garden.

Diseases and pests

Coreopsis has a fairly strong immune system and is rarely attacked by pests or diseases, however, there is no 100% guarantee. Known diseases include leaf rust and fusarium. In this case, it is enough to tear off the damaged leaves and you can spray the plant with fungicides. If these remedies do not help, then the bush should be completely removed to prevent infection of other plants in the flower garden.

More often than other diseases, coreopsis overcomes fusarium

The same must be done if you find viral infections. If the plant is stunted in growth, its tops and flowers curl into a tube - feel free to remove the bush.

Among the pests, coreopsis can be affected by aphids and various beetles. Beetles must be removed by hand, while for aphids you can use specialized preparations or folk remedies.

Perennial coreopsis: combination with other plants

Coreopsis is as unpretentious in choosing garden neighbors as it is in caring for it. Feels good together with delphinium and blue sage.

Coreopsis in a flowerbed

Coreopsis perennial in landscape design

Due to its long flowering period, coreopsis is in demand in landscape design. Flowerbeds in which roses, lilies and rudbeckias are added to coreopsis turn your garden into a fragrant paradise.

Low-growing shrubs are great for decorating borders, and they also look great in pots and containers hung outside windows and displayed on terraces.

Along with other perennial flowers, coreopsis is often placed along the perimeter of lawns, and small flower beds are also arranged between paths and sidewalks.

Coreopsis in landscape design

Varieties with tall stems create a colorful carpet for a group of annuals. In a flower garden, tall varieties are recommended to be moved to the background, and also used in group plantings.

Numerous designer photos will help you determine the best location for coreopsis in your garden.

Coreopsis is a great flower for those who don't have enough time for more capricious plants. Not inferior to them in beauty and brightness, it will decorate your flower garden until the coldest weather, without requiring special attention.

All about coreopsis: video

Coreopsis: photo

Coreopsis (lat. Coreopsis) is a genus of annual and perennial herbs or subshrubs of the Asteraceae family, numbering up to 120 species. The homeland is considered North America, some species are native to Africa and Hawaii. Coreopsis owes its name to the external resemblance of the fruit to bugs. It comes from the Greek words “koris” - bug and “opsis” - fruit, species. This plant is also popularly called “lenok” and “yellow chamomile”.

Description

Root system fibrous. The stem is straight, densely branched, up to 100 cm high. The leaves are palmate, split, dissected, with linear lobes, or entire, oppositely located. Coreopsis flowers, more correctly inflorescences, are simple or double, on long elastic peduncles, jagged along the edge, without aroma. Color – yellow, yellow-brown, pink, bicolor, marbled. The fruit is flat achenes that remain viable for three years.

Flowering is abundant, from June until the first frost. Perennial species are frost-resistant. Natural environment grows in arid regions with poor sandy soils. Coreopsis can be found along roadsides, in vacant lots, and in meadows.

Coreopsis

Popular species in floriculture

Of the variety of coreopsis species, about 15 are grown in gardening.

Annual cultivated species:

K. Drummond(or Main) - bush up to 60 cm tall, inflorescences yellow or pink with a brown center up to 4 cm in diameter.

K. dyeing- the most popular species in floriculture. Characterized by small inflorescences of yellow, orange or red color.

K. feruefolia– a highly branching bush up to 60 cm high, small inflorescences (2-3 cm), multiple.

Of the perennial coreopsis, about a dozen species are common in gardening. All of them are valued for their beautiful abundant flowering and hardiness when grown.

(lat. Coreopsis grandiflora). The bush is highly branched, up to 100 cm high. The leaves are whole or dissected, opposite, on short petioles. Peduncles are long and strong. Inflorescences are solitary, sometimes drooping, up to 8 cm in diameter, simple or double. Reed flowers are jagged along the edge, yellow-golden in color; tubular - dark yellow. Blooms from early July to October. The plant is short-lived, living up to three years.

Coreopsis grandiflora in a summer cottage

Coreopsis whorled(lat. Coreopsis verticillata). Bush up to 1 m high with highly branching stems. main feature- dissected narrow openwork needle-shaped leaves of light green color, located in whorls along the entire stem. Inflorescences range from faded yellow to bright yellow, numerous.

We should also highlight the form of C. Verticillata Nana - compact bushes that bloom from June to August with golden star-shaped baskets. The bush is grown in one place for up to 6 years, after which abundant flowering a transplant is required.

Coreopsis lanceolate(or lanceolate, lat. Coreopsis lanceolata). herbaceous plant up to 60 cm high with highly branching stems. The leaves are lanceolate (sometimes linear), petiolate, descending to the top of the stem. The inflorescences are large (up to 6 cm), often drooping, yellow. Flowering period: July – October.

(lat. Coreopsis rosea) – a low-growing species (up to 40 cm). The leaves are elongated, sessile, narrow. The baskets are small, single, pink (sometimes white) in color.

Coreopsis auricularis(lat. Coreopsis auriculata). The height of the bush is from 10 to 30 cm. The leaves are short, entire, round or ovate, basal and stem. The peculiarity of the species is early flowering (in May). Inflorescences with a large corolla, bright yellow color, similar to a daisy.

Photo gallery of species

Growing and care

Place. Sunny and wind-protected areas. In the shade, plants stretch out, look exhausted and practically do not bloom. Whorled and pink coreopsis tolerate light shade.

The soil. Not picky about soil composition. Prefers light soils, loose, well-drained, and moderately moist. Pink and large-flowered coreopsis lose their decorative value on heavy, rich soils. Excessive availability of nutrients entails an increase in the green mass of the plant to the detriment of flowering. Does not tolerate high soil acidity. Growing perennial species on heavy fertilized soils leads to a reduction in the life of the plant.

Watering. All types are drought-resistant. In dry weather, moderate watering is necessary to ensure abundant flowering. Varieties with pink and red flowers need to be watered more often and more abundantly. After watering, the soil around the bushes must be loosened to prevent cracking of the top layer.

Coreopsis lanceolate

Feeding. Fertilizers are applied only when growing on very poor soils. It is advisable to apply them in the spring in the form of water-soluble complex mineral supplements. You should not apply manure or other organic matter to coreopsis as fertilizer.

Support. Tall varieties require garters to supports. This is especially appropriate when growing crops on heavy, rich soils.

Trimming. During the flowering period, it is necessary to regularly trim off wilted inflorescences, thereby stimulating the formation of new ones. In the fall, all stems of perennial coreopsis species are cut off. The exception is large-flowered coreopsis. His autumn pruning may lead to freezing.

Transfer. Rapid growth of plants requires regular (every 3-4 years) dividing the bushes and replanting them in a new location.

Shelter. Not required. Does not tolerate stagnant water during thaws. In regions with harsh climates, you can cover coreopsis plantings with a small layer of foliage or pine needles.

There are no problems purchasing coreopsis seeds

Reproduction

Coreopsis reproduces by seeds, perennial species also by dividing the bush.

Seed propagation. Seeds are sown in open ground in spring (April) or autumn (pre-winter sowing). Perennial species propagated by seed will bloom only after a year. To achieve flowering in the first year of planting, it is recommended to grow through seedlings.

When growing coreopsis with seeds, sowing seedlings is carried out in March. In containers with nutrient soil mixture, the seeds are laid out superficially (without being buried). For rapid germination containers should be covered with film or glass, creating a greenhouse effect. After 10 days, the first shoots appear and the shelter is removed. When the first true leaves appear, the seedlings are planted for the first time in boxes, at a distance of 2 cm from each other. The second picking is carried out in separate pots when the plant reaches 10-12cm in height. Seedlings are susceptible to blackleg damage, so they cannot be over-watered; watering should be moderate.

Before planting in open ground, seedlings are hardened off. To do this, it is taken out to Fresh air, gradually increasing the time spent outside. Hardened seedlings are planted on permanent place in May, when the threat of return frosts has passed, at a distance of 50-60 cm between the bushes.

Coreopsis rosette in June

Coreopsis – fast growing plant, therefore, it is necessary to divide the bushes regularly, every few years.

Diseases and pests

Susceptible to fusarium, rust, spotting, fungal diseases. At the first symptoms, the affected leaves are removed and the plant is repeatedly treated with fungicides. Susceptible to attacks by aphids.

flower composition with coreopsis

Application in landscape design

Abundant and long-lasting flowering makes coreopsis a decoration for any garden, flower garden or flower bed. Tall views planted in mixborders in the background, thereby making a bright sunny accent. In combination with roses, irises, and dahlias, coreopsis looks very impressive, diluting the complex flowers with its “daisies.” When cut, they retain their freshness for a long time and last in a vase for up to 10 days.

Low-growing species are planted in the foreground of flower beds. In combination with summer flowers in blue and red shades, they will decorate the garden bright colors. Good in role too decorative borders. The best partners will be petunias, speedwell, and delphinium. Suitable for growing in containers that decorate gazebos and balconies.

Growing and caring for coreopsis does not require any special skills or effort. It is quite hardy and unpretentious, and at the same time pleases with long graceful flowering.

Probably, many will agree that, as many flowers as there are on the planet, they have the same number of fans. Some people like roses, others like daisies, and the light-loving coreopsis has won the sincere hearts of summer residents. When daffodils and tulips disappear into oblivion, bright lights of cute flowers appear in the beds. It seems as if miniature particles of the sun have descended from the sky and have successfully sprouted to enchant good people. The unearthly aroma of the inflorescences evokes the kindest feelings in your soul, and you want to sing songs out of pleasure.

Close acquaintance with the plant is the key to successful cultivation

Before you introduce coreopsis to your summer cottage, it would be wise to find out what these cute flowers are. The plant's name comes from the Greek words for "bug" and "species", referring to the mite-like shape of the achene. The flower is often used as food for special types caterpillars Some birds feed on its seeds. But this does not prevent the flower from delighting people with its bright lights. The coreopsis depicted in the photo is a true confirmation of this fact.

During the season, the plant can grow up to 1.2 meters in height. Some species reach only 40 cm. Outwardly, they look like dense bushes strewn with many buds. Coreopsis fruits are most often flat in shape. They resemble some types of bedbugs or ticks. The plant is grown on garden plots or city flower beds as the main decoration. About 28 species of this flower are found on the American continent. Despite this, coreopsis are in demand in Europe.

When you look at the buds of a plant from the side, they resemble. This is only at first glance. An original flower head, decorated on all sides with petals. Each of them is framed with a serrated tip, which gives it a noble appearance.

Leaf plates and petal color depend on the plant variety:

Coreopsis grandiflora is characterized by bright yellow petals of buds on high shoots;
pink coreopsis has small leaves, a yellow center, which is topped with soft pink petals;
Coreopsis verticilata is loved for its jagged leaf blades and thin buds that abundantly cover the plant.

The coreopsis shown in the photo, the planting and care of which does not require special skills, is truly striking in its beauty. There are several basic rules:

sunny place;
soil of average fertility;
moderate but regular watering.

Coreopsis grows best in loose soil, so you should be wise when choosing a place to plant the plant.

There are two ways to grow perennial coreopsis in your summer cottage:

by sowing seeds;
growing seedlings.

The main thing is to provide the plant with regular watering, enough light and air. As a result, most of the summer country cottage area will be decorated with bright sunny lights.

Simple ways to grow a flower

To begin planting and caring for perennial coreopsis, you need to know the basic principles of growing this plant. Although it is quite unpretentious and takes root well in wildlife, some nuances must be taken into account.

First of all, the choice of location. There should be a lot of light on it, since coreopsis are called children of the sun. Some species can be planted next to tall trees. These include the pink and whorled type of flower. A little shade is not a problem for them. Perennial coreopsis, the photo of which is shown below, wonderfully tolerates mid-latitude winters. Therefore, he does not need additional shelter.

The next nuance is the composition of the soil. Although the plant is unpretentious, it still needs useful elements and high-quality moisture. Therefore, land that retains water is not suitable for growing a sunny flower.

A photo of a perennial coreopsis, planted and cared for correctly, evokes unprecedented admiration. Several things will help you achieve this result: simple rules.
You can grow a flower by sowing seeds directly into open ground or for seedlings. In the first case planting material lowered into the soil in spring or autumn. Since the seeds are frost-resistant, winter is not a hindrance for them.

A plant planted in this way will bloom only after a year. If you don’t want to wait that long, it’s better to use seedlings.

Fans of coreopsis who want to enjoy its beauty this summer use the seedling method. To do this, at the beginning of spring, prepare containers with fertile soil. Then the seeds are laid out on the surface, lightly pressed down with your fingers, covered with sand and sprinkled with water. To create a greenhouse environment, the containers are covered plastic film or glass.

They also practice planting seeds in. When seedlings appear, the strongest shoot is left behind. The rest are cut with nail scissors.

Growing large-flowered coreopsis from seeds is carried out in a well-lit room. The temperature should not be lower than 15°C. Crops are regularly sprayed with a hand sprayer. When the first shoots appear, the glass is removed. During the first 14 days, seedlings are picked. The distance between them is approximately 2 cm. When the greenery reaches 12 cm in height, the flower is planted in pots, and when it takes root, it is planted in open ground.

Some types of coreopsis seedlings suffer from Black Leg disease. The main reason is excess moisture. Therefore, it should be watered sparingly and judiciously.

Before planting a flower on a plot, it is advisable to harden it. To do this, the containers are periodically taken out into the open air. When the threat of frost has passed, the seedlings are planted in open ground at a distance of 60 cm from each other. Using seedlings you can grow almost any type of coreopsis.

In some cases, gardeners also use vegetative propagation of plants. To do this, in mid-autumn it is dug up and divided into several parts. Then they are laid out in holes and covered with earth. Use this method once every 3 years to preserve the decorative appearance of the sunny flower.

Popular types of coreopsis

According to botanists in natural environment approximately 100 varieties of this are known bright plant. Only about 30 are used in gardening. Each of them has its own characteristics, unique beauty and attractiveness. Let's look at the most popular types.

An elegant highlight of the garden

This can be called whorled coreopsis, which is a branched bush 100 cm high and up to 60 cm wide. It is decorated with light green leaves of an oblong shape, reminiscent of needles. The yellow reed petals of the buds are located around a brown core, which gives the plant original look. Maximum size inflorescences are approximately 5 cm. The first appear in early June. The last ones are in mid-autumn. In its natural environment, this variety of coreopsis is found in the southeastern part of the United States. The flower is propagated using seedlings and sowing seeds in open ground.

This sunny flower feels great in one place for 6 years.

There are several varieties of this flower. For example, coreopsis whorled "Ruby Red" is distinguished by bright red buds with jagged petals. The central part of the flower is orange or red. The narrow leaf blade is glamorously divided in half by a longitudinal vein. The plant is resistant to cold, grows well in partial shade and is unpretentious to the type of soil.

Yellow lights of sun flower

Coreopsis lanceolate got its name from original form leaves. They are collected in small bunches in the basal region of the stem. The color is most often pale green, although there are species with a more saturated color.

Its buds are drooping and semi-double. In diameter - up to 6 cm. Painted in bright yellow(sometimes with burgundy splashes). Inflorescences grow on single shoots 60 cm long in late summer. In nature, the flower grows in the USA, Canada and some areas of Mexico. On japanese islands was introduced as an ornamental crop. Currently widely used in various landscape projects.

A gentle gift for beginning gardeners

Coreopsis grandiflora thrives in any type of soil. In its natural habitat (southeastern United States), it can be seen in open meadows and along roadsides. The flower endures summer heat without losing its delicate beauty. It perfectly tolerates salt and wind of the sea coast. It is grown on city streets, garden plots and even on the roofs of houses, which is very fashionable lately.

Coreopsis grows up to 1 m in height. It has erect branched shoots. The leaf blade is pinnately dissected. The yellow basket-shaped buds consist of reed-shaped tubular petals that appear in mid-summer. To constantly enjoy sunny flower on the site, it is advisable to regularly update the bushes. Experienced gardeners do this every 3 years. By listening to the advice of experts, you can successfully grow these delicate flowers in your summer cottages.

Blooming double coreopsis - video

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Coreopsis - perennial in the garden

A bright addition to the garden that will make any front garden or garden play with colors is the coreopsis flower, which is often called a ray of sunshine or a Parisian beauty. Some amateur gardeners, due to their inexperience, confuse perennial flower coreopsis with a succession, but it is worth saying that these are two completely different representatives of the flora. Proper planting and care of the crop when grown in open ground from seeds will allow you to get a magnificent carpet of fresh flowers. The perennial thrives in shady and semi-shady gardens.

The material tells in an accessible way about planting coreopsis in the garden and growing the crop from seeds seedling method. Quite simple care for coreopsis will provide long-term lush flowering this representative of the aster family. Here you can find out amazing facts about planting a coreopsis flower and its subsequent care on personal plot: Experienced agronomists and flower growers share useful information with beginners.

Look at the perennial coreopsis in the photo and continue the story about the rules of agricultural technology for this garden crop:

Look at the coreopsis flowers in the photo, which shows a variety of bud colors

Botanical description of the coreopsis plant (with photo)

The beautiful herbaceous plant Coreopsis belongs to the Asteraceae or Asteraceae family. In total, it has about 100 species, but few are used as cultivars, since some are distinguished by rather meager external decorativeness. All representatives of the genus are divided by botanists into perennial and annual herbs or subshrubs.

In some sources, namely botanical description coreopsis is indicated as its homeland in the north and partly South America, where how wild plant this genus is represented big amount species. Look further on the page for a detailed description of coreopsis and its photos, illustrating all the facts presented.

Typically, coreopsis reaches a stem height of 40 to 120 cm. Long, erect branching stems form a neat, non-spreading shrub. The shoots bear leaves, which can have a palmately divided or pinnately dissected shape, as shown in the photo below. Opposite leaves on the stems may differ in shape depending on the species presented.

Main decorative element- this is a flower. The buds bloom from early July to September. They gather in small basket-like inflorescences. The fact is that many gardeners note that they are very similar to daisies, confusing the inflorescence with a bud. But, in fact, the “daisy” is formed by flowers of two forms: “reed” with a jagged edge and tubular, located in the center. Depending on the species, the number of reed flowers, which are often mistaken for corolla petals, varies, but we can definitely say that there are always 8 or more of them. Coreopsis bears fruit well, its fruits are very similar to ticks or bedbugs, which, by the way, is where the name of the plant comes from. Garden crops in most cases tend to self-sow.

Coreopsis varieties: whorled, lanceolate and large-flowered (with photos of flowers)

As garden crops Several beautifully flowering varieties of coreopsis are used, namely 30 in total. Depending on the affiliation of a particular representative, the color of the inflorescence and its doubleness depend. In nature and in number garden varieties You can often find hybrids with red reed flowers. Next, let's look at several very popular types of coreopsis and look at them in the photos that will be presented below.

Botanists often include the whorled species of coreopsis among the perennial garden crops., which is presented as a low branched shrub up to 90 cm in height. Openwork tops are formed by leaves cut into lobes, needle-like leaves collected in whorls. The petiole is missing and the leaves “sit” directly on the shoots. Flowering can be seen from early summer to autumn. The flowering period usually lasts about 40-70 days, during which time beautiful whorled inflorescences are formed, similar to stars or baskets, having a diameter of about 3 or 5 cm. The reed petals are yellow, the center is formed by tubular buds of the same shade, but a couple of shades darker , as can be seen in the photo below.

Whorled coreopsis is distinguished by its richness of colors and types of petals

In the whorled species, botanists distinguish a large-flowered species, in which the diameter of the inflorescences can reach 8 cm. The plant itself does not exceed 80 cm in length. There are several garden varieties that are often used as a decorative addition to the site, mainly dwarf perennials. An interesting cultivar called Zagreb forms a “cap” of golden flowers on a low shrub about 40 cm high. The “child of the sun” variety is even smaller. It reaches a height of about 30 cm. Its buds are bright yellow. What makes this variety especially decorative is that the petal-like flowers have a platinum-colored base. 'Moonbeam' is also a very popular low-growing perennial with yellowish-colored flowers.

Look at the whorled coreopsis in the photo, which illustrates different shapes buds:

Another perennial species of coreopsis is the large-flowered form, which includes several interesting varieties. In shape it is a tall grass, about 45-60 cm tall with straight branching stems. The herbaceous plant can form a neat bush up to 50 cm wide. Bright green leaves are formed on the shoots, dissected into 3-5 lanceolate lobes. The most common form in gardening is with yellow flowers, which can be observed from late May to August. It is worth highlighting several varieties of the large-flowered coreopsis species, namely: “Early Dawn” with a single flower, which is formed as an apical inflorescence on thin stems, up to 45 cm tall. The reed petals are yellow, and the tubular ones are much darker. Look at the photo of these coreopsis flowers, where typical differences are visible:

Another popular species grown as a beautiful garden plant- this is a lanceolate coreopsis, presented in the form of a small shrub up to 60 cm high with branching shoots. The stems bear elongated leaves with pointed ends at both ends. The inflorescences are very similar to chamomile, with the reed flowers being bright yellow, and those that form the central disk are several shades darker. They gather in drooping inflorescences, which can be seen from mid-summer to late autumn. The varieties “Goldfink”, “Goldqueen” and “Rotkelchen” with red buds bloom very beautifully.

Among all species, gardeners often note the beauty of some hybrid varieties with double flowers. Namely "Goldfink", which is dwarf plant, up to 40 cm tall, Ruby Frost with red double inflorescences and up to 40 cm tall, golden Quin, up to 40-60 cm high with yellow buds up to 6 cm in diameter. Rotkelhen is also famous for its beautiful double flowers, inflorescences up to 5 cm in diameter, containing yellow petals and a red central disc.

The garden hybrid Buttermilk looks very beautiful in the rays of the summer sun. This coreopsis is distinguished by inflorescences with petals of color butter and dark center. The height of the plant does not exceed 40 cm.

The light-loving bright yellow coreopsis is represented by another very popular garden view- golden ball. He is distinguished by his beautiful double flowers. The perennial crop blooms very profusely, forming a bright yellow cap of inflorescence on a small bush.

Growing perennial coreopsis from seeds: how to plant

In order to start growing coreopsis and plant it as a garden plant, it is important to follow several rules. Even the fact that this is a rather unpretentious representative of the family and blooms well even as a wild herbaceous perennial is worth knowing about some nuances. First of all, choose the right place to plant the perennial coreopsis: it can be well lit sunny plot. Only whorled or pink species can be grown next to large trees and trees; they will easily tolerate slight shading. The plants are quite frost-resistant, so in the middle zone of our country they do not need to be covered for the winter.

Almost all types of coreopsis are not picky about the composition of the soil, but it must be fertile with a moderate content of nutrients and good moisture. At the same time, it is worth noting that it should not retain moisture and soil with stagnant water is not suitable for growing coreopsis.

Coreopsis is grown from seeds in several ways, namely directly into the ground or by seedlings. The first option can be carried out in the spring or by planting before winter. But this method does not produce flowering in the first year. If you want to see beautiful flowers already in the same season when planting is carried out, it is worth resorting to propagation by seedlings.

Before planting coreopsis seedlings, you need to take a container with nutritious soil and sow the seeds into it without deepening it. It is best to do this in early March. To make the seeds germinate much faster, you can create a mini-breeding greenhouse using glass, which covers the box with future plants on top. During the first 2 weeks, the first shoots will appear; they need to be picked, leaving a distance of about 2 cm between the seedlings. When the plant reaches a height of 12 cm, you can plant the bushes in pots. Usually 3-4 bushes are planted in one small container. When planting coreopsis in open ground, it is important to ensure that there is a distance between the plants, as it will grow over time.

Some species differ in that coreopsis seedlings are susceptible to fungal diseases - this significantly complicates the whole process. Most often, it gets sick with blackleg, which occurs from excessive waterlogging, so it is worth maintaining moderate watering. Before transplanting the plant into open ground, it must be hardened off. In the spring, pots with seedlings are taken outside and the time they stay on is gradually increased. outdoors. In May, when the threat of night frosts has passed, you can begin planting seedlings in open ground. Each new plant should be located at a distance of 50-60 cm from the other.

In fact, almost all types of coreopsis are grown using seedlings. The fact is that this plant is prone to self-seeding, therefore when vegetative propagation The properties of the mother bush may be lost. But this method can also be used. This is done as follows: in the fall, a bush is dug up, divided and planted in holes. This procedure is necessary for all bushes growing in the garden, since the plant grows quickly and may lose its decorative effect. This is done once every few years.

Caring for perennial coreopsis in open ground after planting (with photo)

This plant, beloved by gardeners, is quite unpretentious, but some knowledge about planting perennial coreopsis and caring for it will not be superfluous. Even though it is a frost-hardy plant, in some regions numerous species are grown as annual crops. The fact is that if in winter the temperature drops below -25 degrees, then perennial coreopsis will not survive such frosts. With the onset of warm weather, the growing season begins. At this time, you need to water the plant, but most hybrids are drought-resistant and need natural precipitation. Despite this, some gardeners still prefer to water coreopsis. This should be done in moderation and after each procedure, loosen the soil around. If this is not done, the soil will begin to crack.

When planting and caring for coreopsis in open ground, you only need to fertilize those plants that grow in poor soils. Mineral solutions are suitable for this. Do not use organic matter under any circumstances. By the way, as it grows, support for the bush may be required, since the shoots can branch very strongly and settle.

Wilted inflorescences must be trimmed. In the fall, before wintering, all stems of coreopsis are cut off, with the exception of the large-flowered species. See what results it gives correct landing perennial coreopsis and its care in the photo, which shows adult spreading plants.

Shelter is not required for the winter, but if you grow coreopsis in regions with a harsh climate, you can cover the plant with pine needles or spruce branches. In early spring Stagnation of moisture in the soil may occur; this can only be avoided by good drainage system. Otherwise, the flower will die from the fungus.

Most often, coreopsis is attacked by aphids, which feed on the sap of the leaves. Of the diseases, this is mainly a fungus that can develop like black spot, rust or physaria. If the lesions are local, then the affected parts are removed; if the plant is completely infected, then it is removed and the soil is disinfected.

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