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Coreopsis auriculata 'Elfin Gold' (Ear-leaved tickseed 'Elfin Gold')
1 hour care
per year
per year
0.2m
Max height
Max height
0.3m
Max spread
Max spread
2-5 years
To maturity
To maturity
Plant details
Botanical name
Coreopsis auriculata 'Elfin Gold'
Other names
Ear-leaved tickseed 'Elfin Gold', Mouse-ear coreopsis 'Elfin Gold', Dwarf mouse-ear tickseed 'Elfin Gold'
Genus
Coreopsis Coreopsis
Variety or Cultivar
'Elfin Gold' _ 'Elfin Gold' is a compact, mound-forming, herbaceous perennial with broadly oval, dark green leaves and upright stems bearing golden-yellow flower-heads in late spring and early summer, with occasional rebloom in late summer.
Coreopsis auriculata 'Elfin Gold' is: Deciduous
Habit
Cushion or Mound Forming, Compact
Flower
Golden-yellow in Spring; Golden-yellow in Summer
Foliage
Dark-green in Spring; Dark-green in Summer; Dark-green in Autumn
How to care
Watch out for
Specific pests
General care
Pruning
Deadhead regularly to encourage further flowering. Cut back in autumn.
Propagation methods
Division
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Where to grow
Coreopsis auriculata 'Elfin Gold' (Ear-leaved tickseed 'Elfin Gold') will reach a height of 0.2m and a spread of 0.3m after 2-5 years.
Suggested uses
Wildlife, Beds and borders, Cottage/Informal, Flower Arranging
Cultivation
Prefers fertile, well-drained, preferably neutral to alkaline soil in full or partial shade sun. Not as drought tolerant as other Coreopsis, so water regularly in dry periods. Suitable for borders and containers.
Soil type
Chalky, Loamy, Sandy
Soil drainage
Moist but well-drained, Well-drained
Soil pH
Alkaline, Neutral
Light
Partial Shade, Full Sun
Aspect
South, West
Exposure
Sheltered
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Hardy (H4)
Companion plants
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Botanical name
Coreopsis auriculata 'Elfin Gold'
Other names
Ear-leaved tickseed 'Elfin Gold', Mouse-ear coreopsis 'Elfin Gold', Dwarf mouse-ear tickseed 'Elfin Gold'
Genus
Coreopsis Coreopsis
Variety or Cultivar
'Elfin Gold' _ 'Elfin Gold' is a compact, mound-forming, herbaceous perennial with broadly oval, dark green leaves and upright stems bearing golden-yellow flower-heads in late spring and early summer, with occasional rebloom in late summer.
Foliage
Deciduous
Habit
Cushion or Mound Forming, Compact
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Colour
Flower
Golden-yellow in Spring; Golden-yellow in Summer
Foliage
Dark-green in Spring; Dark-green in Summer; Dark-green in Autumn
How to care
Watch out for
Specific pests
General care
Pruning
Deadhead regularly to encourage further flowering. Cut back in autumn.
Propagation methods
Division
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Where to grow
Coreopsis auriculata 'Elfin Gold' (Ear-leaved tickseed 'Elfin Gold') will reach a height of 0.2m and a spread of 0.3m after 2-5 years.
Suggested uses
Wildlife, Beds and borders, Cottage/Informal, Flower Arranging
Cultivation
Prefers fertile, well-drained, preferably neutral to alkaline soil in full or partial shade sun. Not as drought tolerant as other Coreopsis, so water regularly in dry periods. Suitable for borders and containers.
Soil type
Chalky, Loamy, Sandy
Soil drainage
Moist but well-drained, Well-drained
Soil pH
Alkaline, Neutral
Light
Partial Shade, Full Sun
Aspect
South, West
Exposure
Sheltered
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Hardy (H4)
USDA zones
Zone 8, Zone 7, Zone 6, Zone 5
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| Hardiness: | Hardy (H4) | Tell us... |
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