Uptick Gold And Bronze Coreopsis
Coreopsis Uptick 'Gold & Bronze'Uptick Gold & Bronze Coreopsis is a compact perennial that delivers continuous color with cheerful golden-yellow flowers highlighted by rich bronze-red centers. The daisy-like blooms cover the plant from late spring through fall, creating a bright display that lasts for months. Fine, deep green foliage forms a dense, tidy mound that complements the vibrant flowers and remains attractive throughout the growing season. Its long bloom period and compact habit make it an excellent addition to sunny gardens.
Growing approximately 12 to 18 inches tall and 12 to 18 inches wide, Uptick Gold & Bronze Coreopsis fits beautifully into borders, mass plantings, cottage gardens, and patio containers. Its uniform growth habit creates a polished appearance without becoming overgrown, while the abundant flowers provide reliable color throughout the season. The sturdy stems also make attractive additions to fresh-cut flower arrangements, bringing vibrant color indoors.
Uptick Gold & Bronze Coreopsis performs best in full sun and well-drained soil. It adapts to clay, loam, and sandy soils and develops good drought tolerance after establishment. Water regularly during the first growing season, then provide supplemental irrigation only during extended dry periods. Apply a balanced fertilizer in spring if needed, and remove spent flowers to encourage continuous blooming. Cut plants back in late fall or early spring to promote healthy new growth.
Care Instructions:
Planting: Plant in full sun in well-drained soil.
Soil: Adapts to Clay, Loam, and Sand soils.
Watering: Water regularly during establishment; drought tolerant once established.
Fertilizing: Apply a balanced fertilizer in spring if needed.
Pruning: Deadhead spent blooms to encourage continued flowering and cut back in late winter or early spring.
Spacing: 18″ – 24″ (in)
Maintenance: Low maintenance; divide every few years if needed.
The bright golden flowers, contrasting bronze centers, and compact growth habit make Uptick Gold & Bronze Coreopsis a dependable choice for season-long color. The blooms attract honeybees, butterflies, and other pollinators while adding lasting beauty to borders, containers, and pollinator gardens. Its easy-care nature and exceptional flowering performance make it a valuable addition to landscapes of every size.
