Coreopsis Uptick
Coreopsis Uptick, great plant for front of the border or planted in tubs.
In our garden
Back in the day, annual plants played a big part in our garden, well, the front garden in particular.
In recent years, not so very many. I found myself looking for perennial plants which would grow well in pots and have a long flowering period. Coreopsis s UPtick seems to fit the bill.
I ordered 12 9cm plants online, they were smaller than I expected, but they soon filled out, smothering each pot with bright cheery blooms.
The Coreopsis Uptick is placed in the front garden in positions to show them off to their best.
They have been blooming for six weeks now, and I am very pleased with them.
I have so many pots outdoors, the watering regime is a challenge.
For the past 3 years I have been using a water testing probe gauge which has been extremely useful, until now that is. What’s the problem, well now like everyone else I am understandably forced to use peat free compost. The testing gauge does not give an accurate reading with this type of compost. Also, peat free compost is not really suitable for long term pot planting.
Understandably, I have no choice but to cope with it but, I don’t like it.
Coreopsis Uptick plant profile
Flowers and habit
The plant has a bushy, compact habit with a height of 12 inches or a little more. The bright daisy like flowers smother the plant from mid-June until early Autumn.
Deadhead regularly, and new buds will continually appear throughout the Summer months.
Shades of red, yellow, cream and bicoloured are available at your garden centre or online retailers.
Soil
Coreopsis Uptick is not all that fussy regarding soil type. They do not like soil that is too rich, and free draining is absolutely essential when in pots.
I am not so happy regarding the drainage in my plants and intend to repot them using peat free compost with added John Innes. I will also add extra Uohn Innes and also perlite.
Storm Floris in the first week of August played havoc with my pots of coreopsis Uptick. The pots were not blown over but five of them were destroyed by the savage wind with one being blown clean off from the base of the stem.
Position
Best of all, in full sun.
Propagation
Like all perennial coreopsis plants, uptick is not regarded as a long-lived perennial this problem can be overcome.
Give the plant three years in its position then in early Autumn or Spring, lift the plant and divide into four sections, replant in pots or border with fresh compost.
Your photos are absolutely stunning, Alistair! I am so happy to have found you again! We used to follow each other’s blogs years back when I was at Linda’s Peaceful Place. I had no computer for more than 7 years and as a result, lost access to my old blog.
I have missed you!
I started my new blog, Linda’s Relaxing Lair, at the end of March this year.
I wanted to let you know that I have begun blogging again, where you can find me now and that I am thinking of you.
Yes, this is my Fife garden, and thank you for taking the time to comment. I didn’t have to water that often as I didn’t pay enough attention to the drainage, something I will sort out.
Wow! This is very detailed. And your Coreposis plant looks so bright and brilliant. I’m curious though; like how many times do you water the flowers in a week? Also, is this from your Fife Garden?
Such a lovely write-up! ? Coreopsis Uptick really is a cheerful plant – so bright and long-flowering, it brings instant joy to any garden. Love how you’ve shared both the beauty and the practical challenges with compost and care – it’s so relatable for fellow gardeners. Inspiring to see how you’re making it work despite the setbacks!