{"product_id":"coreopsis-verticillata-zagreb-british-grown","title":"Coreopsis verticillata ‘Zagreb’ – British Grown","description":"\u003cp\u003eA reliable and long-flowering perennial, Coreopsis verticillata ‘Zagreb’ produces a profusion of cheerful golden-yellow flowers above finely divided, fern-like foliage from early summer well into autumn. Easy to grow and loved by pollinators, it brings vibrant colour and soft texture to borders, gravel gardens and patio containers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eScientific Name\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eCoreopsis verticillata ‘Zagreb’\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe genus name Coreopsis comes from the Greek words koris (bug) and opsis (appearance), referring to the shape of the seeds. ‘Zagreb’ is an award-winning cultivar prized for its compact habit and masses of bright yellow flowers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCommon Name(s)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eZagreb Tickseed, Tickseed\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA cultivated variety of Coreopsis verticillata, a species native to eastern and central North America, where it grows in open meadows and prairies.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLight\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eThrives in full sun. The more sunshine it receives, the more flowers it will produce. It will tolerate light shade but may flower less abundantly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eWater regularly while establishing. Once established, allow the top few centimetres of soil to dry between waterings. It is fairly drought tolerant but performs best with occasional watering during prolonged dry spells.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHumidity\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eHappy in average outdoor conditions and does not require high humidity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTemperature\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eFully hardy throughout the UK and tolerates temperatures well below freezing once established.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003ePrefers free-draining soil and grows well in most garden soils, including sandy and gravelly conditions. Avoid heavy, waterlogged ground.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeeding\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eFeed once in spring with a balanced fertiliser or incorporate organic matter into the soil before new growth begins. Plants in containers can be fed every 3–4 weeks during the growing season.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth Habit\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eA compact, clump-forming perennial reaching approximately 30–40 cm tall with a spread of 40–50 cm. Its fine, airy foliage provides interest even when not in flower.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eToxicity\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNon-toxic to pets and humans.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sprouts of Bristol","offers":[{"title":"9cm","offer_id":58526771806589,"sku":"9284747356871","price":5.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/sproutsofbristol.co.uk\/de\/products\/coreopsis-verticillata-zagreb-british-grown","provider":"Sprouts of Bristol","version":"1.0","type":"link"}