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.
Coreopsis Growing Information:


Tools needed to grow Coreopsis Plants :

• Gardening gloves

• Seedling Tray

• Packet of Coreopsis seeds

• Trowel

• Rake

• 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!