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Coreopsis LI’L BANG™ 'Daybreak' PP27138

ACORN FARMS INC.

7679 Worthington Rd.

Galena, OH 43021

614/891-9348 ph

614/891-1002 fx

www.acornfarms.com

COREOPSIS

2020

Acorn Farms Inc. 7679 Worthington Rd., Galena, OH 43021 614-891-9348 ph 614-891-1002 fx 800-340-9348 tf acornfarms@acornfarms.com

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Coreopsis (Tickseed)

GRANDIFLORA TYPES:

Baby Sun

Double the Sun

LI’L BANG™ Daybreak PP27138

LI’L BANG™ Enchanted Eve PP27857

Early Sunrise

SOLANNA™ Golden Sphere

Jethro Tull PP18789

BIG BANG™ Leading Lady Charlize

BIG BANG™ Mercury PP24689

Sunray

UPTICK™ Cream PP28964

UPTICK™ Gold & Bronze PP28882

UPTICK™ Yellow and Red PP28865

Coreopsis (Tickseed)

VERTICILLATA TYPES:

American Dream

CRUIZIN’™ Broad Street PP24598

Crème Brulee™ PP16096

Mayo Clinic Flower of Hope™ PP24688

Moonbeam

SIZZLE & SPICE™ Red Hot Vanilla PPAF

Permathread™ Red Satin PP25736

CRUIZIN™ Route 66 PP20609

Sienna Sunset PP20470

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Baby Sun Tickseed

Coreopsis grandiflora ‘Baby Sun’ Ht. 12” Wd. 24” - Single Yellow/Red Flower - Full Sun

An older variety, Baby Sun has single, bright yellow blooms with small maroon

centers. Blooms heavily in early summer, and continues sporadic blooming until

the first frost. Zone 4 (#4271)

Grandifloras have wider, green foliage and bloom from early summer to the

first frost. Removing spent blooms encourages rebloom.

Grandiflora Types:

Coreopsis (Tickseed) are a popular perennial because they bloom all summer long, and they

offer a wide variety of flower colors. They are best grown in full sun, with well-drained soils. Plant-

ing in heavy clay soils can impact their survivability. They are grouped into two distinctive types:

grandifloras, which have wide leaves, and verticillatas, which have narrow, thread-leaf foliage.

LI’L BANG™ Daybreak Tickseed

Coreopsis Li’l Bang™ ‘Daybreak’ PP27138 Ht. 8-12” Wd. 18” - Gold/Red Flower - Full Sun

This variety is part of the Li’l Bang™ series which are shorter than the Big Bang™

series. Daybreak has single gold blooms with large red centers. Very showy

flowers all summer long, and compact, disease resistant foliage. Zone 5 (#5726)

Double the Sun Tickseed

Coreopsis grandiflora ‘Double the Sun’ Ht. 12-14” Wd. 16-18” - Golden Yellow Flower - Full Sun

Large, semi-double golden yellow blooms appear early and bloom all

summer. Zone 4 (# NEW FOR 2020)

LI’L BANG™ Enchanted Eve Tickseed

Coreopsis Li’l Bang™ ‘Enchanted Eve’ PP27857 Ht. 10-12” Wd. 12-15” - Yellow/Red Center Flower - Full Sun

This variety is part of the Li’l Bang™ series which are shorter than the Big

Bang™ series. Enchanted Eve has compact mound of butter yellow flowers

with red centers. Zone 5 (#4287)

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SOLANNA™ Golden Sphere Tickseed

Coreopsis grandiflora SOLANNA™ ‘Golden Sphere’ Ht. 12-15” Wd. 18-24” - Gold Flower - Full Sun

A totally different look! Ball-shaped, bright gold blooms from early summer on.

Wider green leaves form a compact mound. Zone 4 (#4434)

Early Sunrise Tickseed

Coreopsis grandiflora ‘Early Sunrise’ Ht. 18” Wd. 18-24” - Semi-Double Gold Flower - Full Sun

This early bloomer has semi-double, bright golden yellow blooms. The earliest

coreopsis to bloom, it will continue to bloom most of the summer. Zone 5

(#4391)

BIG BANG™ Leading Lady Charlize Tickseed

Coreopsis x Big Bang™ ‘Leading Lady Charlize’ PPAF Ht. 18-24” Wd. 18” - Bright Yellow Flower - Full Sun

Large, double pom-pom type blooms, in pure yellow. Heaviest bloom is in late

spring, but it continues to bloom in the summer as well. Zone 4. (#5456)

Jethro Tull Tickseed

Coreopsis ‘Jethro Tull’ PP18789 Ht. 18” Wd. 24” - Golden Yellow Flower - Full Sun

Unusual, golden yellow flowers have fluted petals. Blooms most of the summer.

Forms a low mound of wider green foliage. Very floriferous. Zone 4. (#4838)

2020 Coreopsis - Grandiflora

BIG BANG™ Mercury Tickseed

Coreopsis x Big Bang™ ‘Mercury’ PP24689 Ht. 15-18” Wd. 18-24” - Red Flower - Full Sun

One of the BIG BANG™ series, this variety has red blooms all summer long on a

large, open mound of green foliage. Needs an occasional trim to keep it from

flopping. Zone 4. (#4273)

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UPTICK™ Gold & Bronze Tickseed

Coreopsis x hybrida UPTICK™ ‘Gold & Bronze’ (‘Baluptgonz’) PP28882 Ht. 12-14” Wd. 18” - Gold with Bronze Center Flower - Full Sun

One of the new series of Coreopsis with compact habits and bright flowers.

Single, dark gold flowers have large, bronze-red centers. Zone 5. (#4270)

UPTICK™ Cream Tickseed

Coreopsis x hybrida UPTICK™ ‘Cream’ (‘Balupteamed’) PP28964 Ht. 12-14” Wd. 18” - Cream Flower - Full Sun

Part of the new series of Coreopsis that have compact habits and a multi-

tude of flowers. Blooms from early summer into the fall. Single, creamy

white flowers have small gold centers. Compact, rounded habits make this

series very low maintenance. Zone 5. (#4485)

Sunray Tickseed

Coreopsis grandiflora ‘Sunray’ Ht. 18-24” Wd. 24” - Double Gold Flower - Full Sun

This old favorite produces bright gold, double blooms all summer long.

Benefits from removing spent blooms, encouraging new flowers to

form. Zone 4. (#4272)

UPTICK™ Yellow and Red’ Tickseed

Coreopsis x hybrida UPTICK™ ‘Yellow & Red’ (’Baluptowed’) PP28865 Ht. 12-14” Wd. 12-24” - Yellow/Red Center Flower - Full Sun

One of the new UPTICK™ Coreopsis with compact habits and bright flowers.

Single yellow blooms have dark red centers. A compact grower. Zone 5.

(# NEW FOR 2020)

Verticillatas have narrow, thread-leaf foliage. Removing spent blooms encourages rebloom.

Verticillata Types:

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Crème Brulee™ Tickseed

Coreopsis verticillata ‘Crème Brulee’™ PP16096 Ht. 20-24” Wd. 24-30” - Yellow Flower - Full Sun

An improved ’Moonbeam’, with better disease resistance, and more vigor.

Light yellow flowers cover the plant from early summer until fall. Benefits from

a shearing mid-summer. Zone 5. (#5769)

CRUIZIN™ Broad Street Tickseed

Coreopsis verticillata CRUIZIN™ ‘Broad Street’ PP24598 Ht. 15-24” Wd. 24” - Brick Red Flower - Full Sun

Part of the CRUIZIN™ series, this variety has brick-red flowers all summer long.

Adds a new color to the Coreopsis palette. Dark green, thread-leaf foliage.

Zone 5. (#5631)

American Dream Tickseed

Coreopsis rosea ‘American Dream’ Ht. 12-18” Wd. 18” - Soft Pink Flower - Full Sun

Small, soft pink blooms cover the plant from early summer to fall. A different

color than most other Coreopsis. Zone 5. (#4398)

Mayo Clinic Flower of Hope™ Tickseed

Coreopsis verticillata ‘Electric Avenue’ PP24688 Ht. 16-20” Wd. 24” - Bright Yellow Flower - Full Sun

Bright yellow blooms really stand out against the green, thread-leaf foliage.

Starts blooming in late spring, and continues to fall. Zone 5. (#5747)

Moonbeam Tickseed

Coreopsis verticillata ‘Moonbeam’ Ht. 24” Wd. 24-30” - Pale Yellow Flower - Full Sun

The classic thread-leaf Coreopsis with pale yellow blooms. Shearing at least

once during the summer encourages more blooms and makes the plant denser.

Zone 5. (#4274)

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SIZZLE & SPICE™ Red Hot Vanilla Tickseed

Coreopsis verticillata ‘Red Hot Vanilla’ PPAF Ht. 15-18” Wd. 24” - Cream with Red Flower - Full Sun

This new thread-leaf variety from Walter’s Gardens is part of their SIZZLE &

SPICE™ series. The cream flowers have a large red center that increases in size

until most of the flower is red. Compact, rounded habit. Zone 5. (#4365)

CRUIZIN’™ Route 66 Tickseed

Coreopsis verticillata CRUIZIN’ ‘Route 66’ PP20609 Ht. 15-24” Wd. 24” - Yellow and Red Flower - Full Sun

Part of the CRUIZIN’ series, you’ll get your kicks from this variety that has

bright yellow flowers with large burgundy centers. The red color increases as

the season progresses. Zone 5. (#5735)

Sienna Sunset Tickseed

Coreopsis verticillata ‘Sienna Sunset’ PP20470 Ht. 16-20” Wd. 24” - Orange Flower - Full Sun

This sport of ‘Crème Brulee’ has loads of yellowish orange blooms covering

the dark green, finely cut foliage. Blooms all summer and into the fall. Adds a

nice color to the Coreopsis spectrum. Zone 5. (#4045)

Zagreb Tickseed

Coreopsis verticillata ‘Zagreb’ Ht. 18-24” Wd. 24” - Orange Flower - Full Sun

This older variety is the hardiest Coreopsis to date. With an almost shrub like

habit, it has deep yellow blooms from early to mid-summer, with sporadic

blooming in the fall. Zone 3. (#4276)

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PERMATHREAD™ Red Satin Tickseed

Coreopsis verticillata ‘Red Satin’ PP25736 Ht. 15-18” Wd. 18-22” - Wine Red/ Yellow Center Flower - Full Sun

Threadleaf foliage is covered with red blooms all summer. Part of the

PERMATHREAD™ series. Zone 5. (#5567)