Coreopsis 'Uptick Red'

Coreopsis 'Uptick Red': Bold Contrast in a Tidy Mound

Coreopsis 'Uptick Red' delivers vibrant garden colour with its solid dark red blooms tipped in gold and accented by warm golden centres. This compact selection forms a dense, bushy mound of narrow green foliage, staying tidy and upright even in full bloom. From June to September, it puts on a continuous show of richly coloured flowers that attract pollinators and withstand summer heat and drought with ease.

Plant Characteristics:

• Height: 30–35 cm
• Spread: 30–40 cm
• Flower Colour: Dark red with golden tips and golden centres
• Flowering Period: June to September
• Foliage: Deep green, narrow, and bushy
• Sunlight Requirements: Full sun
• Soil Requirements: Well-drained, average to sandy soil

Uses and Benefits: A striking choice for borders, containers, or dry garden schemes, 'Uptick Red' offers both aesthetic impact and dependable performance. Its long-lasting blooms provide months of colour while supporting bees and butterflies. This compact perennial is perfect for small gardens, edging, or mass planting where neatness and durability are key.

Companion Plants: Combine Coreopsis 'Uptick Red' with Salvia 'Bumblesnow', Allium 'Serendipity', and Sporobolus heterolepsis for a lively, drought-tolerant palette with strong form, movement, and long bloom appeal.

Care Instructions: Grow in full sun with well-drained soil. Deadhead to extend flowering and keep plants tidy. Tolerates heat and dry conditions once established. If blooms wane midseason, a light trim will rejuvenate new growth and promote rebloom.

History: Developed by Darwin Perennials as part of the Uptick series, 'Red' was bred for exceptional flower colour, compact growth, and long garden performance. It’s a modern hybrid with roots in native Coreopsis genetics.

Final Thoughts: With bold red petals edged in gold and a habit that stays clean and contained, Coreopsis 'Uptick Red' offers brilliant, lasting colour for any sunny space.