Coreopsis Sizzle & Spice™ 'Crazy Cayenne'

Coreopsis ‘Crazy Cayenne’ (Coreopsis verticillata ‘Crazy Cayenne’) from the Sizzle & Spice™ series is a compact perennial that lights up the garden with its fiery blooms. From early summer into autumn, its fine, grey-green foliage supports masses of bright orange flowers with deep red-orange centres. Exceptionally drought-tolerant once established, it thrives in full sun and poor, well-drained soils. Deer-resistant and low-maintenance, ‘Crazy Cayenne’ is perfect for borders, containers or mass plantings, and it attracts bees and butterflies all season long.

Key Features
• Botanical name: Coreopsis verticillata ‘Crazy Cayenne’
• Common name: Sizzle & Spice™ ‘Crazy Cayenne’ Threadleaf Coreopsis
• Hardiness zones: Canada Zone 5–9
• Exposure: Full sun
• Soil: Poor to moderately fertile, well-drained; tolerates sandy or rocky soils
• Height: 38–45 cm (15–18 in)
• Width: 55–65 cm (22–26 in)
• Foliage: Fine, thread-leaf grey-green foliage
• Flower colour: Fiery orange with red-orange centres
• Bloom time: Early summer to early autumn (June–September)
• Maintenance: Low; shear back after first flush to encourage rebloom; divide every 2–3 years
• Advantages: Long-season colour; drought- and deer-resistant; excellent for pollinators; ideal for mass plantings and containers