How to make your garden bloom

The West's best flowers for borders, beds, bouquets, and containers

12 gorgeous Coreopsis varieties

The West's go-to summer flower stuns in vivid tropical pinks, pumpkin orange, and gold|; written by Sharon Cohoon

Coreopsis: Rum Punch
Photo courtesy of Terra Nova Nurseries

Coreopsis 'Rum Punch'

A compact (12 in. by 18 in.) mound covered with watermelon-pink flowers.

Annual — can overwinter in mild climates. In cold climates, replant in spring.

Pair with a soft yellow such as Coreopsis 'Moonlight', Agastache 'Summer Glow' , or 'Lemonade' Lantana. Or try with a solid lime-green Coleus.


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