Protected Series: NOVA
Zone: 5NOVA® OPAL TICKSEED
Coreopsis verticillata Nova® 'Opal' is a stellar addition, offering an intricate color break from traditional yellow tickseeds. As part of the Terra Nova® breeding program, Nova® 'Opal' features delicate, daisy-like blooms with soft, whisper-pink to creamy white petals accented by a striking coral-pink eye and lavender-tinged edges. It maintains a low, tightly mounded habit, generally maxing out at 12-18 inches tall and wide, while retaining the finely cut, threadleaf foliage characteristic of the verticillata species. This fine-textured green foliage provides a soft architectural contrast in mixed borders and remains highly resistant to powdery mildew throughout the humid summer months, ensuring Nova® 'Opal' looks clean and vigorous from its initial flush in June all the way through October.
For peak performance, the ideal spot for Coreopsis Nova® 'Opal' is a location bathed in full sun, though it will tolerate light afternoon shade in exceptionally hot climates. It thrives in average, well-draining soils and is remarkably drought-tolerant once its root system is established, making it a low-water, high-reward option for commercial landscapes or residential pollinator gardens. While it is highly attractive to bees and butterflies, it reliably resists deer and rabbit browsing.
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To help this plant settle in and thrive, we recommend these standard planting practices: Plant in well-draining soil with a slightly acidic pH. Water regularly but avoid overwatering. To encourage continuous, prolific blooming across the season, you can lightly shear or deadhead the spent flowers, though its self-cleaning nature means it requires far less maintenance than older varieties.
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