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Coreopsis 'Tropical Lemonade' PP19393

Also Known As

  • Tropical Lemonade Hybrid tickseed

Plant type

perennial, annual / biennial

size

  • H: 9"
  • W: 14"

planting zones

  • 8a-10b

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Coreopsis 'Tropical Lemonade' PP19393 plant details

Coreopsis 'Tropical Lemonade' PP19393 is a broadleaf deciduous annual / biennial or perennial with gold foliage. In fall and summer orange flowers emerge. Attracts butterflies making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun and occasional water. Drought tolerant once established. Does well in average and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Coreopsis 'Tropical Lemonade' PP19393

Plant type: annual / biennial or perennial
Plant family: asteraceae
Foliage: deciduous gold
Mature size: 14 IN wide, 9 IN tall
Flowers: orange blooms in fall and summer
Uses: border plant, cottage garden, cutting garden, easy-to-grow, floriferous, long-blooming

GROWING CONDITIONS for Coreopsis 'Tropical Lemonade' PP19393

USDA Zones: 8a - 10b
Sun exposure: sun
Watering frequency: occasional
Soil needs: average and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

An extravagant bloomer, 'Tropical Lemonade' sports rose-orange petals dancing above the bright golden-green thread-like leaves, attracting bees and butterflies. Shear lightly for a continued show all summer to fall and provide fertile, well-draining, moist to slightly dry soil. A compact gem for containers and the front of your garden bed.
The fourth in our Lemonade™ Series, 'Tropical Lemonade' has rose orange flowers and bright golden foliage. Gives a long season of interest. Grows easily as a low mound. Blooms all summer. Use in mixed beds and borders, as a mass, an accent, or in a container.

Gardening facts about Coreopsis 'Tropical Lemonade' PP19393 plant

How to Grow Coreopsis 'Tropical Lemonade' PP19393

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun
  • Water Needs

    • occasional - drought tolerant
  • Soil Needs

    • average
    • well-drained

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • gold
  • Flower Color

    • orange
  • Wildlife

    • butterflies
  • Flower Season

    • summer
    • fall
  • Foliage Season

    • deciduous

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Zones

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Size

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  • sun
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Plant Type

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Zones

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Width: 12"

  • sun - mostly shade
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Width: 6"-8"

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Zones

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Size

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Width: 12"-15"

  • sun
  • regular - drought tolerant
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Plant Type

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Zones

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Size

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