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Herbaceous Perennial

Coreopsis verticillata Crème Brûlée ('Crembru'PBR)
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tickseed [Crème Brûlée]

A vigorous, bushy perennial with finely divided leaves and yellow, single, daisy-like flower-heads 2.5cm across from mid-summer to mid-autumn

Synonyms
Coreopsis verticillata 'Crembru'PBR

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Size
Ultimate height
0.1–0.5 metres
Time to ultimate height
2–5 years
Ultimate spread
0.1–0.5 metres
Growing conditions
Chalk
Loam
Sand
Moisture
Moist but well–drained, Well–drained
pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Colour & scent
StemFlowerFoliageFruit
Spring Green
Summer Yellow Green
Autumn Yellow Green
Winter
Position
  • Full sun
  • Partial shade
Aspect

South–facing or North–facing or West–facing or East–facing

Exposure
Exposed or Sheltered
Hardiness
H5
Botanical details
Family
Asteraceae
Native to the UK
No
Foliage
Deciduous
Habit
Bushy
Genus

Coreopsis can be annuals or perennials, with paired, simple, palmate or pinnately divided leaves and long-stalked, daisy-like flower-heads

Name status

Trade

How to grow

Cultivation

Grow in fertile, well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade

Propagation

Propagate by division in early spring or root basal cuttings in spring

Suggested planting locations and garden types
  • City and courtyard gardens
  • Cottage and informal garden
  • Coastal
  • Patio and container plants
  • Flower borders and beds
Pruning

Deadhead to prolong flowering then cut right back in late autumn

Pests

May be susceptible to slugs and snails

Diseases

Generally disease-free

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