Botanical name
Coreopsis verticillata ‘Zagreb’
Other names
Tickseed ‘Zagreb’
Genus
Coreopsis
Variety or Cultivar
‘Zagreb’ _ ‘Zagreb’ is a compact, bushy, clump-forming, deciduous perennial with finely divided, dark green leaves and daisy-like, golden-yellow flowers in summer.
Native to
Garden origin
Foliage
Deciduous
Habit
Bushy, Clump-forming, Compact
Awards
RHS AGM (Award of Garden Merit)
COLOUR
Flower
Golden-yellow in Summer
Foliage
Green in Summer
HOW TO CARE
Watch out for
Specific pests
Snails , Slugs
General care
Pruning
Cut back after flowering to encourage dense, compact growth. Cut right back in autumn.
Propagation methods
Basal cuttings, Division, Seed
WHERE TO GROW
Coreopsis verticillata ‘Zagreb’ (Tickseed ‘Zagreb’) will reach a height of 0.5m and a spread of 0.5m after 2-5 years.
Suggested uses
Wildlife, Beds and borders, Cottage/Informal, Flower Arranging
Cultivation
Best in fertile, well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade. Drought tolerant once established.
Soil type
Chalky, Loamy, Sandy
Soil drainage
Well-drained, Moist but well-drained
Soil pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Light
Partial Shade, Full Sun
Aspect
North, South, East, West
Exposure
Exposed, Sheltered
