Coreopsis Tickseed Dwarf Mixed

What Coreopsis Tickseed Dwarf Mixed is

Coreopsis Tickseed Dwarf Mixed (Coreopsis tinctoria) is an annual flower of the Daisy family (Asteraceae). Coreopsis is an annual plant.

Flowers abundantly with yellow blooms with a reddish-brown centre.

Undemanding as to soil type.

Easy to grow.

Coreopsis is a sunny, hardy and bee-friendly flower — it blooms for a long time in yellow, orange and burgundy, and tolerates drought and poor soils.

Key features

• Measured germination rate of the batch: 97%
• Pack size: 0.6 g
• Seed origin: India
• Sowing: March and April; transplants or direct
• Flowering: July and August
• Position: sunny spot

When to sow Coreopsis Tickseed Dwarf Mixed

Coreopsis Tickseed Dwarf Mixed seeds are sown in March and April. The plants flower in July and August. The months are a guide for a temperate climate — in warmer areas sow 1–2 weeks earlier, in cooler or upland areas, later.

How to sow and grow Coreopsis Tickseed Dwarf Mixed

• Sowing method: seedlings or direct
• Depth: 0.5 cm
• Spacing: 20–30 cm
• Germination: 7–14 days at 18–22 °C
• Position: sunny spot

Depth: Surface sowing and pressing in; needs light to germinate. Emergence time: 5-14 days Indoor sowing: Start indoors in pots 6-8 weeks before planting out. Outdoor sowing: Sow directly in early spring and again in mid-spring; autumn sowing in areas with mild winters. When to sow outside: after the last spring frost Sun: Full sun Soil: Ordinary, well-drained.

Sow for seedlings or directly in spring. Remove faded flowers.

Flowering and uses

Suitable for cutting and natural gardens.

Frequently asked questions

When should Coreopsis Tickseed Dwarf Mixed be sown?

The recommended sowing months are March and April. Sowing method: seedlings or direct.

What is the germination rate of the seeds?

The measured germination rate of this batch is 97%. The test was carried out under controlled laboratory conditions; in the field, emergence depends on soil, temperature and moisture.