It can also self-seed, spreading new plants for years to comeespecially if its growth is not managed.
Where to Plant Calliopsis
Calliopsis prefers moist, well-draining, sandy soil and full sun.
To do so, simply scatter some calliopsis seeds over the soil and water them lightly.
Credit:Laurie Black
This tough plant will take root and bloom a few weeks later.
Before placing your plant in the ground, rake apart the roots with your fingers to loosen them up.
Calliopsis Care Tips
Calliopsis produces airy, daisy-like blossoms throughout the summer with little to no assistance.
Credit: Bert Klassen
Light
Calliopsis is a prodigious bloomer that thrives best in full sun.
To encourage blooming, verify your plants get at least 6 to 8 hours of direct sunlight each day.
It can, however, tolerate poor, rocky soil and loamy soil with medium moisture.
Credit: Susan Gilmore
Fortunately, you could limit self-seeding by deadheading spent flowerswhich will also encourage a second round of flowering.
Snails can also be a problem, but they are easily removed by hand.
Be sure each section has a system of roots and multiple shoots.
Credit: Denny Schrock
it’s possible for you to plant each section immediately in different sections of your garden.
It boasts yellow daisy-like semi-double blossoms on slender, erect stems.
It is hardy in Zones 4-9.
Credit: Peter Krumhardt
Coreopsis rosea
Coreopsis roseafeatures pink blossoms with yellow centers.
It has linear fine-textures leaves with an airy appearance and grows in Zones 3-8.
It can, however, self-seed and crowd out garden bed neighbors if left unattended.
Credit: Denny Schrock
Its best to manage its growth by regularly dividing the plants and collecting the seed heads before they drop.
Blanket Flower
Blanket flowersare self-sufficient perennials that are basically maintenance-free once established.
They thrive in Zones 3-10 and are well-adapted to poor soils and severe drought.
Credit: Greg Ryan
As soon as blanket flowers bloom in early summer, they often dont stop until frost arrives.
There are even varieties that feature lime green center cones.
Garden Plans for Calliopsis
Calliopsis is considered part of theCoreopsisgenus, and both are members of theAsterfamily.
Credit: Tim Murphy
They are so similar, in fact, that manycoreopsisand calliopsis plants are known by the same nicknames.
Sunshine is the key element for this multilayered design.
Like coreopsis, calliopsis can be grown in containers if you select a container that offers ample drainage.
Credit: Illustration by Mavis Augustine Torke
Fortunately, the plants do not attract their namesake pest.
