Coreopsis x 'Jethro Tull'

Calliopsis

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Common Name:

Calliopsis

Plant Type:

Flower color:

Foliage color:

Green

Sun (From 0 to 5):

4

Water (From 0 to 5):

2

Maximum temperature:

36°C

Minimum temperature:

10°C

Maximum height:

55 cm

Maximum width:

55 cm

Calliopsis (Coreopsis x 'Jethro Tull') - Description

Coreopsis 'Jethro Tull' is an incredible new plant that gets everyone's attention. The large, golden-orange flowers set the landscape ablaze from early to mid summer. The unique flowers have fluted petals that surround a darker button-like center. It is extremely floriferous with over 100 blooms appearing at a time at peak bloom! 'Jethro Tull' has a wonderful compact habit and is a vast improvement over its predecessor Coreopsis 'Zamfir'.

Calliopsis (Coreopsis x 'Jethro Tull') - Blooming

Flower colors vary in this genus but include yellow, orange, maroon and red. Coreopsis produces daisy-like flowerheads that attract bees. Deadhead to lengthen flowering period.

Calliopsis (Coreopsis x 'Jethro Tull') - Growth

Annuals and perennials. These easy to grow plants need full sun or partial shade. Many perennials are grown as annuals. Grow Coreopsis in borders that are herbaceous, annual, or mixed.

Calliopsis (Coreopsis x 'Jethro Tull') - Planting

Easily sown by seed. Once established, the plant will self sow itself. Perennial members of this genus can also be divided for propagation. Division entails propagating a plant by splitting it into 2 or more parts. Each part has its own root system and more than one shoot or dormant bud.

Calliopsis (Coreopsis x 'Jethro Tull') - Pest

Snails and slugs. Other problems include aster yellows, fungal and bacterial spots, rust, flower blight, powdery mildew, and downy mildew.

Calliopsis (Coreopsis x 'Jethro Tull') - Soil and irrigation

Most species require little to moderate water. Does best with well-draining soils.