Coreopsis ‘Darling Clementine’

Coreopsis 'Darling Clementine'

Coreopsis ‘Darling Clementine’ is a vibrant, compact perennial that delivers dazzling 3-inch blooms in glowing shades of orange, butterscotch, and creamy yellow, often all on one plant at once. Its cheerful flowers feature bright golden centers and sit atop a neat mound of fine, green foliage, creating a radiant pop of color in summer to fall garden displays.

This cultivar forms a tidy mound approximately 8–10 inches tall and wide, making it perfect for borders, rock gardens, containers, or mass plantings. Its continuous bloom habit and sterile flowers mean it keeps flowering without the need for deadheading, providing nonstop color.

‘Darling Clementine’ is also disease-resistant and attracts pollinators such as honeybees and butterflies, while being deer-resistant, making it ideal for a low‑maintenance, wildlife‑friendly landscape.

Planting: Choose a sunny site (6–8 hours of sun), in sandy or loamy, well‑drained soil. Space plants 12–18″ apart.

Watering: Keep evenly moist during establishment with moderate weekly watering. Once settled, drought tolerance increases—water during dry spells only .

Pruning & Deadheading: While flowers are sterile, removing spent blooms extends the bloom season. A light mid‑summer trim can encourage a fall flush, and cut back in late fall or early spring to refresh growth .

Pests & Diseases: Generally trouble‑free with good mildew and leaf‑spot resistance. Ensure good air circulation and avoid overwatering to prevent root rot or fungal issues .

Soil Tips: Thrives in moderately fertile, neutral‑pH soils—even lean soils—provided drainage is excellent. Mulch in spring to conserve moisture and suppress weeds .