Coreopsis, Tickseed
Coreopsis 'Rum Punch'

Family: Asteraceae (ass-ter-AY-see-ee)
Genus: Coreopsis (kor-ee-OP-sis)
Cultivar: Rum Punch
Additional cultivar information: (PP18889)
Hybridized by Davis 2006

Category
Annuals
Tropicals and Tender Perennials

Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater

Sun Exposure
Full Sun

Foliage
Herbaceous

Foliage Color

Height
12-18 in. (30-45 cm)

Spacing
15-18 in. (38-45 cm)

Hardiness
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)

Where to Grow
Can be grown as an annual

Danger
N/A

Bloom Color
Fuchsia (red-purple)

Bloom Characteristics
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds

Bloom Size

Bloom Time
Late Spring/Early Summer
Mid Summer
Late Summer/Early Fall
Blooms repeatedly

Other details

Soil pH requirements
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)

Patent Information
Patented

Propagation Methods

Seed Collecting
N/A: plant does not set seed, flowers are sterile, or plants will not come true from seed