Coreopsis Baby Gold

Coreopsis lanceolata 'Baby Gold' is a type of plant with lanceolate leaves of medium size and a long and well-contrasted flowering period. It produces many small, bright yellow flowers with a burgundy to brown centre during the summer months. It has shiny green foliage and is easy to grow in well-drained soil. This plant is an excellent choice for challenging situations as it is very hardy and can be grown in a pot or used as ground cover. It is a generous, tireless, energetic perennial that can bloom from June to October.

The Coreopsis lanceolata 'Baby Gold', also known as tickseed, is derived from the species Coreopsis lanceolata, a bushy perennial native to the central and eastern regions of the United States, belonging to the family Asteraceae. This plant is a reliable and sturdy choice for adding some colour to flower beds during the summer and autumn months. It can grow well alongside other plants and reaches a height of 40 to 60 cm (16 to 24 in) and a width of 40 cm (16 in), making it versatile enough to thrive in different locations—the plant blooms from June to October with bright yellow flowers that have red-brown centres. The flowers are unaffected by heat and continue to bloom despite the hot weather. 

The coreopsis has a beautiful dark and shiny backdrop with lanceolate leaves 12-15 cm (5-6in) long. The leaves are narrow, villous, and of a deep green colour. They are mainly gathered on a shrubby base and adorn the plant's stems. The plant slowly spreads with the help of a tangle of thin, non-tracing rhizomes.

Coreopsis plants are perennials that don't like winter humidity or heavy soils. They need lots of sun to bloom well. The soil they prefer is light, porous, and well-draining. They're easy to take care of and don't need much attention. Coreopsis lanceolata 'Baby Gold' is a versatile perennial that can grow well in many areas. It can be planted in a rock garden, on a slope with wallflowers and wildflowers, or in a herbaceous border alongside other plants like thyme and lavender. To create a beautiful summer garden, it can be paired with Calamintha glandulosa and Nepeta 'Dawn to Dusk' in a pot with very little water. It's also great for summer bouquets that bring sunshine indoors.