Threadleaf coreopsis 'Ruby Red'

Coreopsis verticillata

How to grow Threadleaf coreopsis 'Ruby Red'

  • Full Sun

  • Medium

Try to plant in a location that enjoys full sun and remember to water moderately. Keep in mind when planting that Ruby Red is thought of as hardy, so this plant will survive close to or on freezing temperatures. Ruby Red tends to grow best in a soil ph of between 6.1 and 7.8 meaning it does best in weakly acidic soil - weakly alkaline soil.

Growing Ruby Red from seed

Try to aim for a seed spacing of at least 11.7 inches (30.0 cm) and sow at a depth of around 0.0 inches (0.0 cm). Soil temperature should be kept higher than 13°C / 55°F to ensure good germination.

By our calculations, you should look at sowing Ruby Red about 49 days before your last frost date.

Transplanting Ruby Red

Ensure that temperatures are mild and all chance of frost has passed before planting out, as Ruby Red is a hardy plant.

Harvesting Ruby Red

Other Names for Threadleaf coreopsis 'Ruby Red'

Dwarf Red, Maroon coreopsis