Coreopsis is a bright and very beautiful plant from the Astro family, numbering more than a hundred varieties. For domestic cultural cultivation, about 30 varieties of coreopsis are used, and all of them are mainly perennial. They look like camomiles, for which they were nicknamed "yellow daisies".
Cultivation of coreopsis
The perennial flower koreopsis is quite unpretentious in care: it easily tolerates a lack of moisture and pleases with flowering down to frost. The only thing that he needs is a personal space, about 50 cm around the bush. It grows better in the open sun, but in the shade it does not grow so high, but it does not suffer much from it.
To the acidity of the soil, the coreopsis is indifferent. It is more important that it is nutritious and moderately moisturized.
Koreopsis - planting and care
Reproduction of coreopsis is possible in two ways: by dividing the bush and seeds.
Division of the bush is usually combined with a transplant, which is recommended to be produced every 3-4 years. The bush is carefully excavated, part of the stems with rhizomes are separated and rooted first in greenhouse or home conditions. The plant tolerates this transplant well, even if at that moment it still blooms. The main thing - try not to damage the root system and pour well well, where you will plant it.
Planting coreopsis seeds, too, does not cause problems. Seeds are sown either in separate pots with further growing in the seedling way, or immediately into the open ground. You can sow both in spring and in autumn, as the planting material perfectly tolerates the cold. The sprouts must be thinned out, they should be regularly watered and weed-weed.
If you grow Coreopsis seedling method, then planted in a permanent place can be in May. The interval between the plants should be 50 cm. If the bushes are undersized, you can reduce this distance to 30-40 cm.
Care of the coreopsis
Koreopsis long after planting requires a simple care. When the plant gets stronger, it is not afraid of drought or cold. It will be quite comfortable even in dry ground, the main thing is that it should be fertile. It will also bloom in the shade, but an open sun deck is ideal for it.
Important moments for planting and caring for coreopsis in the open field:
- fertilize the soil best at the time of flowering, you can do it both in liquid form and granulated top dressing;
- to preserve abundant flowering, all buds should be periodically cut off;
- It is necessary to transplant and plant the plant every 4-5 years, otherwise the quality of flowering will suffer;
- it is desirable for winter to loosely cover the rosette of leaves with dry leaves;
- leaves covered with rust should be cut off, and bushes sprayed with fungicides;
- from aphids and other insects can be treated with special medications.
Koreopsis of many centuries in landscape design
The flower has a long flowering period. To it gradually join lilies, roses, rudbeckies,
Yellow koreopsisami can decorate curbs, flower beds, they can be hung in containers outside the windows and at the porch. Taller varieties are best planted in the background, so that they become a beautiful backdrop for other plants.
On the flower beds, Koreopsis, like irises , petunias, marigolds, clematis and dahlias , are planted along the perimeter. Also, you can draw with their help paths and other parts of the garden.
Flowers can be cut off for a vase. At home they will create a cozy atmosphere, filling the room with sunlight and warmth. Even in cloudy weather, you will have personal suns to raise your spirits.