UpTick™ Cream & Red Coreopsis
Coreopsis x 'Balupteamed'
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Under $50 | $9.99 |
$50 - $99.99 | $14.99 |
$100 - $149.99 | $16.99 |
$150+ | $24.99 |
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Understanding Plant Options
Nature Hills offers plants in two main formats:
- Container Plants: Grown in pots with soil, sized by container volume and plant age
- Bare Root Plants: Dormant plants without soil, sized by height measurements
Container Plant Sizes
Container sizes indicate plant age and growing capacity rather than liquid volume equivalents. Our containers follow industry-standard nursery "trade gallon" specifications, which differ from standard liquid gallon measurements.
Young Plants (6 months to 18 months old)
Container Size | Actual Volume | Metric Equivalent |
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2" x 2" x 3" | 0.18 - 0.21 dry quarts | 0.20 - 0.23 dry liters |
4" Container | 0.31 - 0.87 dry quarts | 0.35 - 0.96 dry liters |
4.5" Container | 0.65 dry quarts | 0.72 dry liters |
6" Container | 1.4 dry quarts | 1.59 dry liters |
1 Quart | 1 dry quart | 1.1 dry liters |
5.5" Container | 1.89 dry quarts | 2.08 dry liters |
Established Plants (18 months to 2.5 years old)
Container Size | Actual Volume | Metric Equivalent |
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2 Quart | 2 dry quarts | 2.2 dry liters |
#1 Container | 2.26 - 3.73 dry quarts | 2.49 - 4.11 dry liters |
5" x 5" x 12" | 3.5 - 4.3 dry quarts | 3.85 - 4.74 dry liters |
Mature Plants (2-4 years old)
Container Size | Actual Volume | Metric Equivalent |
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#2 Container | 1.19 - 1.76 dry gallons | 5.24 - 7.75 dry liters |
#3 Container | 2.15 - 2.76 dry gallons | 8.14 - 12.16 dry liters |
Large Plants (3-5 years old)
Container Size | Actual Volume | Metric Equivalent |
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#5 Container | 2.92 - 4.62 dry gallons | 12.86 - 20.35 dry liters |
#6 Container | 5.25 - 6.01 dry gallons | 23.12 - 26.42 dry liters |
#7 Container | 5.98 - 6.53 dry gallons | 26.34 - 28.76 dry liters |
Bare Root Plants
Bare root plants are sold by height from the root system to the top of the plant. Plants may exceed minimum height requirements.
Common Sizes:
- Trees: 1 foot, 2 feet, 3 feet, 4 feet, 5 feet, 6 feet
- Shrubs & Perennials: 1 foot, 18 inches, 2 feet
Important Notes
Container Volume Specifications
- Trade Gallon Standard: Our containers follow industry-standard "trade gallon" specifications established by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI Z60.1) for nursery stock
- Volume Variations: Actual soil volume may vary due to plant root systems and growing medium settlement
- Age Indicators: Container size primarily indicates plant age and maturity rather than liquid volume equivalents
Growing Conditions
- Plant size can vary based on variety and growing conditions
- Container size helps indicate plant maturity and establishment level
- Larger containers generally mean more established root systems and faster landscape establishment
Seasonal Availability
- Bare root plants are available seasonally when dormant
- Container plants are available throughout the growing season
- Specific varieties may have limited availability in certain sizes
Questions?
For questions about specific plant sizes or availability, please contact our plant experts who can help you choose the right size for your landscape needs.
Plant Highlights
UpTick™ Cream & Red Coreopsis highlights at a glance!
Specifications
Specifications
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Brand
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Botanical Name
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Growing Zones
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Mature Height
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Mature Spread
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Sun ExposureFull Sun
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Moisture
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Soil
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Growth RateMedium
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Flower Color
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Pollinator Friendly
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Pollinator Required
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Bloom PeriodSummer, Fall

Growing Zones 5-9
Delightful Bicolor Blooms
Do you love the delightful color that most annuals offer, but don't want to replant every year? Well, the Uptick™ Cream and Red Coreopsis (Coreopsis x 'Balupteamed') is a wonderful solution! This plant, often called the "tickseed," offers large blooms that leave gardeners in awe of how long they can last, and it looks breathtaking beside other plants in the same series from Proven Winners®.
This long-lasting blooms series was designed to please gardeners with their mounded habits which keep your garden tidy and full of flowers! These low-maintenance beauties don't require a lot of your time, but they will garner much your attention. Thankfully, they're quite disease resistant, too.
This plant produces mildew-resistant green leaves. This foliage makes the perfect backdrop to its joyous blooms.
These cream-colored flowers will draw your eye to their center as their petals transition to a deep wine-colored eye. Their honey-colored centers also create a lovely balance to the creamy yellow petals. The contrast of these blooms creates drama and vibrancy that you can expect to remain all summer and into fall.
You'll appreciate the Uptick™ Cream and Red Coreopsis's color so much, you'll want to spread the love over the extent of your yard. They look lovely as a border along a driveway or walkway. They will even add warmth to your sunny poolside patio. Their compact size makes them perfect for floral border patterns with intermittent sedges and grasses.
They grow best in the front of a border since they need full sun and heat to properly thrive. They also do well in well-drained, medium-moisture soil. This perennial series comes in a range of other colors, so be sure to check out other varieties to add more color and long-lasting blooms to your garden that outperform annuals.
The long-lasting nature of these blooms makes them great for cut-flowers in arrangements. So, don't hesitate to bring their beauty inside in a beautiful bouquet.
This brilliant native plant will bring a burst of blooms to your garden. This reliable plant is easy to care for and its daisy-like blossoms make a great option at the forefront of sunny borders. Let the Uptick™ Cream and Red Coreopsis will dazzle you with its 3-inch blooms.
- Long-Lasting Large Bloom Proven Winners® Series
- Excellent Front Border Plant
- Great Yellowish Cream and Red Color