Uptick Yellow and Red Coreopsis
Uptick Yellow and Red Coreopsis
Big Yellow-and-Red Bicolor Daisies on a Tidy Plant
Uptick Yellow and Red Coreopsis (Coreopsis 'Uptick Yellow & Red') makes a bold statement with large, broad-petaled daisies in bright yellow with a vivid red center ring, on a compact, well-branched plant. Blooming from early summer into fall and flowering well in its first year, it's drought-tough, deer-resistant, and a magnet for bees and butterflies. A cheerful, eye-catching choice for sunny borders and containers in Edina, Woodbury, and Maple Grove.
Uptick Yellow and Red Plant Details
| Attribute | Detail |
|---|---|
| Botanical Name | Coreopsis 'Uptick Yellow & Red' |
| Mature Size | 12–16 in. tall, 14–18 in. wide |
| Hardiness Zone | 4–9 (Twin Cities is zone 4b–5a — fully hardy) |
| Light | Full sun (6+ hours) |
| Bloom Time | Early summer into fall |
| Flower Color | Bright yellow with a red center ring |
| Soil | Well-drained; tolerates clay and lean soil if not soggy |
| Winter Hardiness | Reliable to about -25°F once established |
| Deer Resistance | Rarely browsed by deer or rabbits |
Landscape Uses in Minnesota
Compact, colorful borders: Its big bicolor blooms pack a punch at the front of the border and in containers. Space 14–16 inches apart.
Pollinator and low-water beds: Bees and butterflies love it; tough in hot, dry spots. Pair with coneflower, catmint, and grasses.
Best Time to Plant in Minnesota
Plant in spring (late April–May) or early fall. Provide good drainage; avoid soggy winter soil.
How to Plant Uptick Yellow and Red Coreopsis
Dig a hole twice the pot's width at the same depth, loosening clay and mixing in compost. Set the crown level, backfill, water in, and mulch lightly. Space 14–16 inches apart.
Watering Uptick Yellow and Red Coreopsis
First year: Water every 2–3 days at first, then weekly. Stop 2–3 weeks before the ground freezes.
After year one: Drought-tolerant — water only during extended dry spells.
Q: Does it bloom the first year?
Yes — the Uptick series flowers heavily in its first season on a tidy, well-branched plant.
Q: Will it survive a Minnesota winter?
Yes — hardy to zone 4 with good drainage; avoid wet winter soil.
Q: Is it deer-resistant?
Yes — deer and rabbits rarely bother coreopsis.
Q: How do I keep it blooming?
Deadhead or shear lightly to keep fresh flowers coming into fall.
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Catmint (Nepeta): Blue spikes that contrast the yellow-and-red blooms.