Coreopsis L'il Bang 'Darling Clementine'

Capture everyone's attention with the continuous blooming and vibrant colours of this little gem, Coreopsis L'il Bang 'Darling Clementine'. Its flowers transition through shades of bright orange, butterscotch, and creamy yellows, offering constant multicoloured interest. Each flower is punctuated by a sparkling gold centre.

Part of the L'il Bang™ series, its naturally compact habit is easy to maintain, disease resistant, and long blooming.

Features

• Foliage: The foliage is delicate and finely cut, adding interesting texture and contrast with surrounding perennials.
• Bloom: Produces 3-inch (approx. 8 cm) flowers that transition through shades of bright orange, butterscotch, and creamy yellows. A gold centre punctuates each flower. Blooming is long, extending from late spring to early fall.
• Light: Prefers full sun to mostly sunny. Requires at least 6 hours of good sun per day for optimal blooming.
• Habit: Its habit is mounding, naturally compact.
• Growth: Reaches a small size, perfect for small gardens and containers.
• Moisture: While drought tolerant, it will bloom best with consistent soil moisture.
• Soil: While not fussy about soil, it grows best in soil amended with organic matter. Soil must be well-drained.
• Temperature: Hardy in zones 5 to 9.
• Watering: Drought tolerant, but consistent watering during blooming is beneficial. Keep new plants well-watered until established.

Uses

• Types of Use: Ideal for small gardens, patio or balcony containers, walkway borders, and accenting cottage garden edges. Also suitable for rock gardens, mass plantings, and as an easy-care groundcover.
• Decorative Features: Its multicoloured flowers and long blooming period bring excitement and vibrancy, capturing everyone's attention. Its finely cut foliage adds texture.

Care

• Fertilizing: Light fertilization in spring can be beneficial, especially if the soil is poor.
• Pruning: While the plant is self-cleaning, removing faded flowers can potentially encourage even longer blooming. A full cleanup in the fall or spring is recommended.

Planting

• Spacing: Space plants 30 cm (12 inches) apart to allow for good development.
• Depth: Plant at the same level as the top of the root ball in the original container.
• When to Plant: Spring or early fall are the best times for planting.