Growing Coreopsis
Annual Flower, Wildflower Biological Name: Coreopsis tinctoria Family: Asteraceae Coreopsis Description: Commonly known as Tickseed and Pot of Gold, Coreopsis is known for its colourful, daisylike flowers. They are extremely easy to grow and have a long blooming period. The petals make in interesting contrast with red, pink, white and yellow petals and dark brown or maroon centers. They can be grown in meadows and make a good addition in cut flowers.
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8/15/20231 min read
Annual Flower, Wildflower
Biological Name: Coreopsis tinctoria
Family: Asteraceae
Coreopsis Description:
Commonly known as Tickseed and Pot of Gold, Coreopsis is known for its colourful, daisylike flowers. They are extremely easy to grow and have a long blooming period. The petals make in interesting contrast with red, pink, white and yellow petals and dark brown or maroon centers. They can be grown in meadows and make a good addition in cut flowers.
Coreopsis Growing Information:
Tools needed to grow Coreopsis Plants :
Label and pencil
How to plant Coreopsis:
Sow Coreopsis seeds in well drained and soil and in a full sun location.
Cover the seeds lightly with soil as they need light to germinate.
Seeds germinate within 21 to 28 days, so water them regularly.
The Coreopsis plants can also be started from cuttings during spring to mid-summer.
Coreopsis self-grows prolifically.
How to take care of Coreopsis:
Coreopsis blooms well when it is crowded.
Cut back by 1/3 to keep in flower.
Avoid self-sowing by discarding spent flower heads.
Sow additional seeds every few weeks for continuous bloom.
Since plant self sows and it requires staking.
Popular varieties of Coreopsis:
Mahogany Midget is a very dwarf variety. It grows 8 to 12” tall with 2” wide deep red flowers and yellow centers.
Mardi Gras is very dwarf and grows 8” tall. Its petals are deep red with yellow tips, and yellow centers. They are both compact and showy.
Happy Gardening!
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