Coreopsis 'Rum Punch'PBR (Punch Series)
tickseed 'Rum Punch'
'Rum Punch' is a compact, short-lived perennial to 40cm tall forming a bushy mound of divided, feathery foliage above which masses of orange-pink flowerheads aging to rose-redare borne from summer into early autumn
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Size
Ultimate height
0.1–0.5 metresTime to ultimate height
2–5 yearsUltimate spread
0.1–0.5 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Moist but well–drained, Well–drainedpH
Acid, Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | Green | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | Orange Pink Red | Green | ||
| Autumn | Orange Pink Red | Green | ||
| Winter |
Position
- Full sun
Aspect
South–facing or West–facing
Exposure
Exposed or Sheltered Hardiness
H4Botanical 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
Accepted
How to grow
Cultivation
Grow in fertile, well-drained soil in full sun
Propagation
Propagate by division in early spring or root basal cuttings in spring
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- Cottage and informal garden
- Patio and container plants
- Flower borders and beds
Pruning
Deadhead to prolong flowering then cut right back in late autumn
Pests
Diseases
Generally disease-free
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