Botanical Name: Coreopsis verticillata ‘Permathread™ Shades of Rose’

Common Name: Tickseed

Hardiness Zone: Perennial in Most Climates (USDA Zones 5–9)

Size: 16–18" Tall × 16–20" Wide

Growth Habit: Mounded, Clump-Forming Habit

Sunlight: Full Sun (Best Flowering)

Soil: Prefers Well-Drained Soil; Tolerates Poor or Sandy Soils

Water Needs: Low to Moderate; Excellent Drought Tolerance Once Established

Bloom Season: Late Spring through Early Fall (Extremely Long Bloom Period)

Fertilizer: Minimal; Excess Fertility Reduces Blooming

Features: Soft Rose-Pink to Salmon-Pink Flowers with Golden Centers, Fine Threadleaf Foliage, Heat & Humidity Tolerant, Deer Resistant, Pollinator Friendly

Uses: Ideal for Perennial Borders, Mass Plantings, Pollinator Gardens, Containers, and Low-Maintenance Landscapes

Patent: ✔ Patented

Propagation: ❌ Propagation Prohibited

See our complete Coreopsis Plant Guide for more in depth care details.

More About Coreopsis ‘Permathread™ Shades of Rose’

Coreopsis ‘Permathread™ Shades of Rose’ brings a softer, more romantic color palette to the Permathread™ series, offering abundant blooms in blended tones of rose, blush, and soft salmon pink. Each flower is accented with a warm golden center, creating depth and contrast that feels refined rather than loud—perfect for gardens that favor layered, harmonious color schemes.

Blooming begins in late spring and continues steadily through summer and into early fall without interruption. The fine, threadleaf foliage forms a dense, uniform mound that stays clean and attractive even during peak heat. Like other Permathread™ selections, this variety was bred specifically for durability, continuous flowering, and improved performance in tough, sunny conditions.

Why We Like It (Our Trials)

In our trials, ‘Permathread™ Shades of Rose’ has shown outstanding consistency and resilience. It flowers continuously without the need for constant deadheading and holds its shape beautifully throughout the season. Even during extended heat and dry spells, plants remain full, upright, and heavily budded.

We especially like how versatile the color is. The rose tones pair effortlessly with yellows, purples, blues, and silvery foliage, making it easy to integrate into existing perennial beds. Pollinators are frequent visitors, while deer reliably ignore it. For gardeners looking for long-season color with a softer edge, this variety is an excellent choice.

Permathread™ Shades of Rose vs. Other Coreopsis Varieties

Shades of Rose offers a softer, more painterly expression than Permathread™ Red Satin, trading punchy reds for blended rose tones that feel romantic and garden-friendly. Red Satin brings bold drama, while Shades of Rose shines in plantings where versatility and harmony with pastels, whites, and warm neutrals matter most. Compared to Early Sunrise, Shades of Rose clearly steps away from traditional yellow coreopsis—Early Sunrise delivers classic sunshine color, while Shades of Rose introduces a fresh, boutique palette that stands out in gardens already heavy on yellow.

Alongside Moonbeam Coreopsis, Shades of Rose carries more intentional color weight. Moonbeam is delicate and airy and can fade into busy plantings, while Shades of Rose holds its presence without becoming loud. When viewed next to Coreopsis Nana, the distinction is one of scale and flow—Nana stays small and structured for tight edges, while Shades of Rose works best as a mid-border plant, creating fuller sweeps of bloom that feel designed rather than scattered. Gardeners looking for a softer, rose-toned coreopsis that feels fresh, romantic, and design-forward should choose Permathread™ Shades of Rose.