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 gentler touch to the Coreopsis lineup. Instead of bold reds or bright yellows, you get layered tones of rose, blush, and soft salmon that feel warm and inviting. Each bloom is finished with a golden center that gives just enough contrast to keep the flowers from feeling flat. It is colorful, but in a way that feels refined and balanced rather than loud. I especially like it in gardens where the goal is harmony instead of high contrast. It also makes an excellent front of border plant because of its naturally compact, controlled habit. In containers, it performs surprisingly well, adding steady color without overwhelming neighboring plants.

Blooming begins in late Spring and carries steadily through Summer and into early Fall. It does not sputter out after one heavy flush. It keeps going. The fine, threadleaf foliage forms a dense, well shaped mound that stays neat even during peak heat. The color shifts slightly as the blooms mature, giving the planting subtle movement and variation instead of a flat, uniform look Like the rest of the Permathread™ series, this one was bred for toughness, steady flowering, and reliable performance in sunny conditions that can challenge lesser plants.

Why We Like It (Our Trials)

In our trials, ‘Shades of Rose’ has been consistent and dependable. It blooms continuously without demanding constant deadheading, and it holds its form beautifully from early season to late. Even during stretches of heat and limited rainfall, it remains upright, full, and loaded with buds. It responds beautifully to a light midsummer shear, quickly pushing fresh growth and another round of flowers. Because it does not spread aggressively, it is easy to manage in tighter garden spaces.

What I appreciate most is how easy it is to design with. Those rose tones blend naturally with yellows, purples, blues, and silvery foliage, so it slips right into established beds without clashing. Over time, it forms a dependable clump that returns reliably each season without becoming invasive or unruly. Pollinators visit regularly, while deer tend to pass it by. For gardeners who want long lasting color with a softer, more romantic feel, this is a variety I feel confident recommending year after year.

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.