- Full Sun (At Least 6 Hours Of Direct Sunlight)
- Mature Height 18 - 20 Inches
- Mature Spread 20 - 22 Inches
- Growing Zones 5 - 9
- Use As A Filler In Containers
Golden Needles Coreopsis is the latest release in the Designer Threads™ collection of Coreopsis. Golden Needles has all of the good looks of classic tickseed while being exceptionally tolerant of mildew. The bright sunny flowers have a clean maroon center to add depth to this broadly petaled perennial. Its threadlike foliage adds fine texture to a space, and the flowers draw in beneficial pollinators.
Coreopsis makes a great addition to established pollinator gardens, cottage gardens, or other naturalized spots in your landscape. The straight stems are good for cut flowers and dried flower arrangements. Plant a few of these herbaceous perennials near a kitchen garden to lure pollinators and boost your edible produce yields. The compact and mounded shape of Golden Needles works well as a filler plant for seasonal mixed containers or even hanging baskets and window boxes, producing many weeks of color. Use Coreopsis as a medium-height ground cover in areas with moderate to high deer browsing. Any damage from the deer will quickly grow back.
Designer Threads™ Golden Needles Coreopsis Care
Coreopsis is probably the easiest perennial to grow. This plant seems to grow itself. Choose a location in full sun. At least 6 hours of direct sun will guarantee the best flowering and color. Well-drained soil of any pH supports vigorous growth.
Apply a granular, slow-release fertilizer in early spring as the new shoots appear. Mulch with an organic material like finely shredded arborist chips or leaves to help suppress weed growth and aid in moisture retention. Drip irrigation or soaker hoses will help to keep the foliage dry while directing water to the root area.
Traditional deadheading of each spent flower is not needed. Instead, encourage a second (or third or fourth) flush of blooms by shearing the plants back by half as the first flush of blooms begins to die. This spurs another round of bushy growth and many more flowers.
All top growth dies back to the soil after a hard freeze. Annual clean-up of Coreopsis is best done in the spring as the new growth just starts to peek through. Leaving the spent growth over the winter helps to mark the plant and protect it from accidental damage.
Designer Threads™ Golden Needles Coreopsis Spacing
Plant each Coreopsis 20-22 inches apart in a garden border. The plant will reach a height and spread of at least 20 inches. Coreopsis grows well in containers with at least a 12-inch diameter for a single plant.
Designer Threads™ Golden Needles Coreopsis Information
| USDA Hardiness Zones: 5 - 9 |
| Plant Type: Perennials |
| Light Exposure: Full Sun (At Least 6 Hours Of Direct Sunlight) |
| Mature Height: 18 - 20 Inches |
| Mature Spread: 20 - 22 Inches |
| Spacing: 20 - 22 Inches |
| Habit: Mounded |
| Flower Color(s): Red, Yellow |
| Flower Description: Golden with Maroon eye |
| Bloom Period: Summer |
| Foliage Type: Semi-Evergreen |
| Foliage Color(s): Green |
| Foliage Description: Green Shades |
| Seasonal Interest: Summer Flowering |
| Watering: Average |
| Resists: Deer, Pests & Insects |
| Tolerates: Drought |
| Attracts: Bees, Butterflies |
| Container Role: Filler |
| Uses: Mass Planting |
| Features: Attracts Pollinators, Cut Flowers |
| Brand: |
| Common Name: Designer Threads Golden Needles Coreopsis |
| Other Name(s): Threadleaf Coreopsis, Whorled Coreopsis |
| Scientific Name: Coreopsis verticillata 'Golden Needles' |
- SKU:
- CORGO123
Container Sizes
Please Note: The pictures below are to give a general representation of the different container sizes. The actual size/ages of plants are estimates and will vary based on; type of plant, time of year, last pruning & many other factors.
4.5" Pot
Also Known As:
4.5" Container
Plant Age:
~ 6 months
Plant Size:
~ 3"-6"
Pot Size:
~ 4.5"H x 3.75"W
Volume:
1.42 quarts
Quart Pot
Also Known As:
Quart
Plant Age:
~ 6 months - 1 year
Plant Size:
~ 4"-8"
Pot Size:
~ 4.75"H x 4.5"W
Volume:
1.50 quarts
2.5 Quart
Also Known As:
2.5 Quart Pot
Plant Age:
~ 1 - 2 years old
Plant Size:
~ 8"-12"
Pot Size:
~ 6.5"H x 6.5"W
Volume:
2.20-2.30 quarts
#1 Pot
Also Known As:
#1 Container
1 Gallon
Plant Age:
~ 1 - 2 years old
Plant Size:
~ 10"-14"
Pot Size:
~ 7"H x 7.75"W
Volume:
2.26-3.73 quarts
#2 Pot
Also Known As:
#2 Container
2 Gallon
Plant Age:
~ 1.5 - 3 years old
Plant Size:
~ 12"-18"
Pot Size:
~ 9.5"H x 9.5"W
Volume:
1.19-1.76 gallons
#3 Pot
Also Known As:
#3 Container
3 Gallon
Plant Age:
~ 2 - 4 years old
Plant Size:
~ 12"-30"
Pot Size:
~9.5"H x 11"W
Volume:
2.32-2.76 gallons
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