Coreopsis grandiflora - unique in its... simplicity

There is a category of gardeners, mainly among beginners in this business, who, to decorate the garden, try to use as many unpretentious plants as possible that do not require special care and approach. Just right for such lovers coreopsis grandiflora.

This plant is not popular enough, and it is difficult for it to compete with such inhabitants of every garden as roses, peonies, lilies, daisies, and chrysanthemums. But this makes Coreopsis grandiflora unique in its own way, and it can easily become the highlight of every garden plot.

• Coreopsis brings together different species: flowers can be annual or last for many years; There are herbaceous representatives and shrubs, with small and large flowers.

Our hero - coreopsis grandiflora belongs to the perennials. It begins to bloom towards mid-summer and continues until autumn. The plant feels good even in the poorest soils. The main thing is to ensure good drainage and loosening. Coreopsis can grow in direct sunlight. Therefore, if you are wondering how to decorate the southern side of your site, this flower will not let you down. Large-flowered coreopsis responds well to fertilizers: they can be applied before planting (organic matter), or in the spring and summer in the form of periodic watering with solutions of mineral fertilizers.

When the bush fades, the flower stalks need to be trimmed. Coreopsis reproduces by seeds or by dividing the bush.The second method is used in the spring, the plant easily takes root in a new place. Coreopsis is resistant to frost and pests.