Coreopsis Sizzle & Spice™ 'Zesty Zinger'

Coreopsis ‘Zesty Zinger’ (Coreopsis verticillata ‘Zesty Zinger’) from the Sizzle & Spice™ series is a vibrant, threadleaf perennial that forms a neat mound of fine, grey-green foliage and erupts in early summer with bright yellow flowers centred in vivid red. Blooming continuously into early autumn, it thrives in full sun and poor, well-drained soils, making it exceptionally drought-tolerant once established. Low-maintenance and deer-resistant, ‘Zesty Zinger’ brings long-season colour and pollinator appeal to borders, containers or mass plantings.

Key Features
• Botanical name: Coreopsis verticillata ‘Zesty Zinger’
• Common name: Sizzle & Spice™ ‘Zesty Zinger’ Threadleaf Coreopsis
• Hardiness zones: Canada Zone 5–9
• Exposure: Full sun
• Soil: Poor to moderately fertile, well-drained; tolerates sandy or rocky soils
• Height: 30–40 cm (12–16 in)
• Width: 45–55 cm (18–22 in)
• Foliage: Fine, thread-leaf grey-green foliage
• Flower colour: Bright yellow petals 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 borders, rockeries and containers