Coreopsis ‘Red Satin’ Live Plant – Ruby Red Flowers, Perennial, 3 inch Pot

Overview

Introduce a splash of vibrant color to your garden with the stunning coreopsis red satin live plant. This exceptional perennial is celebrated for its abundant and long-lasting blooms, making it a favorite among gardeners seeking continuous summer interest. Known for its vigorous growth habit, ‘Red Satin’ forms a tight, attractive clump of deep green, finely textured threadleaf foliage. From early summer through late summer, it produces a profusion of large, satiny wine red to ruby red flowers, each approximately 1.5 inches (4 cm) across, beautifully adorned with contrasting golden centers. This red coreopsis perennial is an excellent choice for borders, rock gardens, or mass plantings, providing a dynamic visual display that attracts beneficial pollinators.

Coreopsis, commonly known as Tickseed, is a genus of flowering plants in the family Asteraceae. The ‘Red Satin’ variety stands out for its intense flower color and robust performance. This coreopsis red satin live plant arrives as a healthy, well-rooted starter plant, ready to be transplanted into your garden. Its adaptability and showy flowers make it a rewarding addition for both novice and experienced gardeners looking to create a vibrant, low-maintenance landscape.

Key Benefits

The coreopsis red satin live plant offers numerous advantages for your garden, combining aesthetic appeal with ease of care:

• Continuous Bloom: Enjoy a spectacular display of ruby red flowers from early summer all the way through late summer, providing extended color in your garden.
• Vibrant Color: The striking wine red to ruby red petals with bright golden centers create a captivating contrast, making this perennial a focal point.
• Attracts Pollinators: Its abundant flowers are a magnet for bees and butterflies, promoting a healthy garden ecosystem.
• Deer and Critter Resistant: This plant is naturally resistant to deer and other common garden critters, protecting your investment and effort.
• Low Maintenance: Once established, the red coreopsis perennial is remarkably easy to care for, requiring minimal attention to thrive.
• Hardy & Adaptable: Thrives across a wide range of climates, hardy in USDA Zones 4-9, making it suitable for many regions.
• Compact Growth: Forms a neat, tight clump of foliage, perfect for borders, containers, or mass plantings without becoming unruly.

Plant Care & Growing Tips

Caring for your coreopsis red satin live plant is straightforward, ensuring a beautiful bloom season. This perennial prefers a location with full sun, meaning it should receive at least 6 hours of direct sunlight per day to achieve its best flowering performance. While tolerant of various soil types, it thrives in well-draining soil. Avoid heavy, waterlogged soils, as this can lead to root rot. If your soil is clay-heavy, amend it with organic matter like compost or sand to improve drainage.

Watering should be consistent, especially during dry spells and in its first growing season after planting. Once established, the red coreopsis perennial is relatively drought-tolerant but will benefit from occasional deep watering during prolonged dry periods. Fertilize lightly in spring with a balanced, slow-release granular fertilizer formulated for flowering perennials. Deadheading spent blooms will encourage more flowers and prevent the plant from self-seeding, helping to maintain a tidy appearance and extend the blooming period. This threadleaf coreopsis care routine will ensure a robust and floriferous plant for years to come. In terms of temperature, this hardy plant is suitable for USDA zones 4-9, making it resilient to cold winters and hot summers within this range. It’s also known to be a great coreopsis for full sun conditions.

Size & Details

Each purchase includes one healthy, well-rooted coreopsis red satin live plant, typically shipped in a 3-inch pot. At maturity, this perennial forms a vigorous clump, generally reaching a height of 18-24 inches (45-60 cm) and a similar spread. The threadleaf foliage creates a dense, attractive base for the abundant flowers. Blooms measure approximately 1.5 inches (4 cm) across, showcasing their vibrant ruby red color with contrasting golden centers. This plant exhibits a moderate growth rate, establishing itself well within the first growing season and reaching its full potential in subsequent years. Expect continuous blooms from early summer through late summer, providing months of vibrant color.

Frequently Asked Questions

• Q: How big does a coreopsis red satin live plant get? A: A mature coreopsis red satin live plant typically grows to a height of 18-24 inches (45-60 cm) with a similar spread, forming a compact and bushy clump.
• Q: What size pot does it come in? A: Each healthy, well-rooted starter plant is shipped in a 3-inch pot, ready for transplanting into your garden or a larger container.
• Q: Is this an indoor or outdoor plant? A: This red coreopsis perennial is primarily an outdoor plant, thriving in garden beds, borders, and containers where it can receive adequate sunlight.
• Q: How much sunlight does it need? A: Coreopsis ‘Red Satin’ requires full sun, meaning at least 6 hours of direct sunlight daily, to produce the most vibrant and abundant blooms. This makes it an ideal coreopsis for full sun locations.
• Q: Is this plant easy to care for? A: Yes, this coreopsis is known for being low-maintenance. Once established, it is relatively drought-tolerant and requires minimal care, making it good for beginners.
• Q: What condition will it arrive in? A: We guarantee our plants will arrive to you in good health, carefully packaged to ensure their safe journey.
• Q: When is the best time to plant coreopsis? A: The best time to plant coreopsis is in spring after the last frost, or in early fall in warmer climates, allowing it time to establish before extreme temperatures.
• Q: Will it survive winter in my zone? A: The ‘Red Satin’ coreopsis is hardy in USDA Zones 4-9, meaning it is well-equipped to survive winter temperatures within this range.
• Q: Is the red coreopsis perennial deer resistant? A: Yes, this plant is known for being deer resistant coreopsis, making it a good choice for gardens where deer can be a problem.
• Q: What kind of soil does it prefer? A: It prefers well-draining soil and can tolerate various soil types, but avoid heavy, waterlogged conditions.