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Coreopsis rosea 'American Dream' (Pink tickseed 'American Dream')
1 hour care
per year
per year
0.45m
Max height
Max height
0.45m
Max spread
Max spread
2-5 years
To maturity
To maturity
Plant details
Botanical name
Coreopsis rosea 'American Dream'
Other names
Pink tickseed 'American Dream', Rose coreopsis 'American Dream', Pink coreopsis 'American Dream'
Genus
Coreopsis Coreopsis
Variety or Cultivar
'American Dream' _ 'American Dream' is a clump-forming herbaceous perennial with linear, dark-green leaves and a profusion of small pink, daisy-like flowers throughout summer and autumn.
Coreopsis rosea 'American Dream' is: Deciduous
Habit
Clump-forming, Compact
Flower
Pink in Summer; Pink in Autumn
Foliage
Green in Summer; Green in Autumn
How to care
Watch out for
Specific pests
General care
Pruning
Shear back lightly after flowering to promote a second flush of blooms in early autumn.
Propagation methods
Basal cuttings, Division, Seed
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Where to grow
Coreopsis rosea 'American Dream' (Pink tickseed 'American Dream') will reach a height of 0.45m and a spread of 0.45m after 2-5 years.
Suggested uses
Beds and borders, Bees (attract & feed bees), City, Containers, Cottage/Informal, Flower Arranging, Low Maintenance, Wildlife
Cultivation
Prefers moderately fertile, well-drained soil in full sun. Planting 2cm below container compost level will promote basal branching that helps the plant overwinter. Drought tolerant once established.
Soil type
Chalky, Loamy, Sandy
Soil drainage
Well-drained, Moist but well-drained
Soil pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Light
Partial Shade, Full Sun
Aspect
South, East, West
Exposure
Exposed, Sheltered
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Hardy (H4)
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Botanical name
Coreopsis rosea 'American Dream'
Other names
Pink tickseed 'American Dream', Rose coreopsis 'American Dream', Pink coreopsis 'American Dream'
Genus
Coreopsis Coreopsis
Variety or Cultivar
'American Dream' _ 'American Dream' is a clump-forming herbaceous perennial with linear, dark-green leaves and a profusion of small pink, daisy-like flowers throughout summer and autumn.
Foliage
Deciduous
Habit
Clump-forming, Compact
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Colour
Flower
Pink in Summer; Pink in Autumn
Foliage
Green in Summer; Green in Autumn
How to care
Watch out for
Specific pests
General care
Pruning
Shear back lightly after flowering to promote a second flush of blooms in early autumn.
Propagation methods
Basal cuttings, Division, Seed
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Where to grow
Coreopsis rosea 'American Dream' (Pink tickseed 'American Dream') will reach a height of 0.45m and a spread of 0.45m after 2-5 years.
Suggested uses
Beds and borders, Bees (attract & feed bees), City, Containers, Cottage/Informal, Flower Arranging, Low Maintenance, Wildlife
Cultivation
Prefers moderately fertile, well-drained soil in full sun. Planting 2cm below container compost level will promote basal branching that helps the plant overwinter. Drought tolerant once established.
Soil type
Chalky, Loamy, Sandy
Soil drainage
Well-drained, Moist but well-drained
Soil pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Light
Partial Shade, Full Sun
Aspect
South, East, West
Exposure
Exposed, Sheltered
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Hardy (H4)
USDA zones
Zone 9, Zone 8, Zone 7, Zone 6, Zone 5
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| Exposure: | Exposed, Sheltered | Tell us... |
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