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Coreopsis auriculata 'Zamphir' (Ear-leaved tickseed 'Zamphir')
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0.45m
Max height
Max height
0.45m
Max spread
Max spread
2-5 years
To maturity
To maturity
Plant details
Botanical name
Coreopsis auriculata 'Zamphir'
Other names
Ear-leaved tickseed 'Zamphir', Dwarf mouse-ear tickseed 'Zamphir', Coreopsis auriculata 'Zamfir'
Genus
Coreopsis Coreopsis
Variety or Cultivar
'Zamphir' _ 'Zamphir' is a low, clump-forming, slowly-spreading, herbaceous perennial with glossy, broadly oval, dark green leaves and, in late spring and early summer, with occasional rebloom in late summer, upright stems bearing yellow-orange flowers with fluted petals, sometimes flattening with age.
Coreopsis auriculata 'Zamphir' is: Deciduous
Habit
Clump-forming, Spreading
Flower
Yellow-orange in Spring; Yellow-orange 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 'Zamphir' (Ear-leaved tickseed 'Zamphir') will reach a height of 0.45m and a spread of 0.45m 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)
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Botanical name
Coreopsis auriculata 'Zamphir'
Other names
Ear-leaved tickseed 'Zamphir', Dwarf mouse-ear tickseed 'Zamphir', Coreopsis auriculata 'Zamfir'
Genus
Coreopsis Coreopsis
Variety or Cultivar
'Zamphir' _ 'Zamphir' is a low, clump-forming, slowly-spreading, herbaceous perennial with glossy, broadly oval, dark green leaves and, in late spring and early summer, with occasional rebloom in late summer, upright stems bearing yellow-orange flowers with fluted petals, sometimes flattening with age.
Foliage
Deciduous
Habit
Clump-forming, Spreading
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Colour
Flower
Yellow-orange in Spring; Yellow-orange 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 'Zamphir' (Ear-leaved tickseed 'Zamphir') will reach a height of 0.45m and a spread of 0.45m 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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