They were doing amazing, then it rained two days ago. Now they flopped into the sidewalk. Tried to give them some support but I did not expect them to get this big this fast! SW Ohio
by mbart3
They were doing amazing, then it rained two days ago. Now they flopped into the sidewalk. Tried to give them some support but I did not expect them to get this big this fast! SW Ohio
by mbart3
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Ditto. Maybe try a cage like people do with peonies
I often take this as a sign to do a nice, hard prune, but planting other more “erect” flowers like zinnia would work as a natural stake
I use 2 stakes, sometimes fallen skinny tree branches, and some string. I know, real fancy.
Cut em back!
I don’t have a solution or answer for you but out of curiosity when you planted them did you use any compost or fertilizer in the soil or leave it as is?
The Chelsea Flower Show starts the 19th and is the namesake of the Chelsea Chop.
Put some native bunching grasses in with them for support.
I trim mine every week like a hedge, the shorter stems will support the taller ones and keep them from flopping.
Mine have taken over so they do whatever the hell they want honestly
They sell little half ring plant supports at hardware stores like Menard’s which are perfect for this purpose.
More like coreflopsis, amirite?
Give it some friends!
Also, did you know that coreopsis is a fantastic dye? I have gotten yellows, oranges, and pinks from it.
My coreopsis flopped like this when I put compost around it and had it in “good”soil. I moved it to a different spot where the soil is kind of sandy and crappy, watered it in, then did not touch it. Full sun. No water other than rain, no compost or fert, and now it grows much better and doesn’t flop until frost hits. They thrive on neglect a bit in my limited experience.
*I will add that I did ask a horticultural pro about this since this plant was literally from my grandfathers garden (planted around 30 years ago!) and has moved with me the past few years, and I wanted it to survive and also to thrive haha
I use [these things](https://www.gardeners.com/products/jardin-half-round-plant-supports-set-of-2?variant=46914903015649&g_acctid=415-305-2039&g_adgroupid=&g_adid=&g_adtype=none&g_campaign=GSC+-+Google+Performance+Max+-+Shop&g_campaignid=23173857567&g_keyword=&g_keywordid=&g_network=x&utm_content=5300089&utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=GSC+-+Google+Performance+Max+-+SHOP&gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=23173873617&gbraid=0AAAABBDv2lmjj0xa3Z9GQGPpaR3kDlzzE&gclid=CjwKCAjwzevPBhBaEiwAplAxvqYfyaIewlaLVLf8Ka8MogPDsC_KqeFVo6xGbfq0lg8EyfSIMWcbUBoCSOEQAvD_BwE)
https://preview.redd.it/x983fewsdmzg1.jpeg?width=833&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=83aa12cd7380722fedc46136849b0b3068012563
Some of mine are also doing a post-storm flop & usually lean a bit anyway bc they’re in part-shade/afternoon sun only. I like to cut apart those cheap tomato cages to make half round supports, but this style of plant support is pretty readily available, too.
Plant them with some small native grasses or sedges to provide structure! They evolved with other plants, not all by themselves. They are set up to be held up by their friends. 😉
Tiny wooden picket fence border
more coreopsis
Oh, so beautiful, 😊
Nets, fences, support plants. Basically just infrastructure. Lanceolata inevitably goes prostrate, so in your configuration not as preferable. Tinctoria tends to stay upright. Given the ease with which coreopsis grows, you shouldn’t feel bad if you switch it out for something more suitable to that location.
Give it the ol Chelsea chop. Flowers will come vack
Is this Lance-leaf coreopsis? That area is way too wet and rich for it. It will flop and the colony will likely not live long. This is a plant that really wants poor, sandy, or rocky soils. Consider replacing it with something else.