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Coreopsis 'Gold Nugget' PP19946

Also Known As

  • Gold Nugget Hybrid tickseed

Plant type

perennial

size

  • H: 26"
  • W: 32"

planting zones

  • 6a-10b

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Coreopsis 'Gold Nugget' PP19946 plant details

Coreopsis 'Gold Nugget' PP19946 is a broadleaf deciduous perennial with green foliage. In fall and summer red and yellow flowers emerge. Attracts butterflies making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun and regular - occasional water. Drought tolerant once established. Does well in average and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant and humidity tolerant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Coreopsis 'Gold Nugget' PP19946

Plant type: perennial
Plant family: asteraceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 32 IN wide, 26 IN tall
Flowers: red and yellow blooms in fall and summer
Uses: cottage garden, cutting garden, long-blooming

GROWING CONDITIONS for Coreopsis 'Gold Nugget' PP19946

USDA Zones: 6a - 10b
Sun exposure: sun
Watering frequency: regular - occasional
Resistant to: heat and humidity
Soil needs: average and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Large 1.5" golden flowers each with a blazing red eye decorate this compact (to 2' hi x 32") mounder in profusion (over 200 on a plant!) over 3 to 4 months(!); dry betwn water; must be well-rooted for winter. S/M-D/GD PPAF
An amazing bloomer, with over 200 warm gold flowers on a first year plant, each with a blazing red eye. Blooms continuously for 3 to 4 months. Flowers are an amazing 1½" wide. 'Gold Nugget' has a superb mounding form. Thrives in heat and humidity.

Gardening facts about Coreopsis 'Gold Nugget' PP19946 plant

How to Grow Coreopsis 'Gold Nugget' PP19946

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun
  • Water Needs

    • regular - drought tolerant
  • Soil Needs

    • average
    • well-drained
  • Special Situation

    • heat tolerant
    • humidity tolerant

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Flower Color

    • red
    • yellow
  • Wildlife

    • butterflies
  • Flower Season

    • summer
    • fall
  • Foliage Season

    • deciduous

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Zones

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Size

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Zones

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  • sun
  • regular - drought tolerant
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