Coreopsis Verticillata Sunstar Rose | 9cm Pot

A dwarf herbaceous perennial with white-tipped, rose flowers. Position: full sun Soil: fertile, well-drained soil Rate of growth: average Flowering period: June to September Hardiness: fully hardy Unusual and striking, bright magenta flowers with a sugar-white rim of white, like a cherry margarita cocktail in bloom! Attractive to bees and butterflies, drought-tolerant and prolific over a long summer season, ‘Sunstar Rose’ is an excellent and drought-resistant, colourful choice for sunny borders, patio pots and the cut flower vase. Garden care: Protect from frost with horticultural fleece and a thick organic mulch to protect the roots. Deadhead regularly to prolong flowering and water well during hot, dry spells. Cut the faded flower-stems back down to ground level in autumn and compost.