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Coreopsis
Long Bloomers Brighten Summer Landscape
From summer to fall! Coreopsis, also known as Tickseed, are beloved by gardeners for their cheerful disposition, incredible bloom power, and remarkable ease of care.
- Exceptional Bloom Time: Enjoy months of continuous color! Coreopsis are renowned for their exceptionally long blooming season, often flowering from early summer right through to the first frosts. Your garden will be a constant source of cheerful color.
- Brilliant, Sunny Colors: Coreopsis flowers come in a dazzling array of sunny hues, including vibrant yellows, oranges, reds, and even bi-colors. They bring warmth and energy to any garden space.
- Low Maintenance & Easy to Grow: Perfect for busy gardeners and beginners alike! Coreopsis is remarkably low-maintenance, requiring minimal care once established. They thrive on neglect and are forgiving of less-than-perfect conditions.
- Drought Tolerant: Once established, Coreopsis is wonderfully drought-tolerant, making them ideal for water-wise gardens and regions with hot, dry summers. Save water and still have a beautiful, blooming garden.
- Attracts Pollinators: Welcome beneficial insects to your garden! Coreopsis flowers are magnets for butterflies, bees, and other pollinators, helping to create a vibrant and healthy ecosystem in your backyard.
- Versatile Planting: Coreopsis is incredibly versatile and can be used in a variety of garden settings. They are fantastic in borders, cottage gardens, meadows, containers, and for mass plantings.
- Deer Resistant (Generally): While no plant is completely deer-proof, Coreopsis is generally considered deer-resistant, making them a great choice for gardens where deer are a concern.
- Excellent Cut Flowers: Bring the sunshine indoors! Coreopsis flowers are lovely and long-lasting cut flowers, perfect for brightening up your home with cheerful bouquets.
Bring the effortless beauty and long-lasting color of Coreopsis to your garden today! Order your plants now and get ready for a summer filled with sunshine and blooms.
Growing Coreopsis is easy and rewarding!
- When to Plant: The best time to plant Coreopsis is in spring after the last frost, or in early fall to establish before winter. Spring planting allows for a full season of blooms in the first year.
- Choosing the Right Location:
- Light: Coreopsis thrives in full sun, requiring at least 6-8 hours of direct sunlight per day for optimal flowering. They can tolerate partial shade, but blooming may be reduced.
- Soil: Coreopsis prefers well-drained soil. They are quite adaptable to different soil types but will perform best in moderately fertile soil. Avoid overly rich or heavy clay soils, which can lead to leggy growth and root rot. Amend heavy clay with compost or other organic matter to improve drainage.
Planting Your Coreopsis
- Prepare the Planting Area: Loosen the soil in the planting area and amend with compost if needed to improve drainage and fertility, especially in poor soils.
- Dig the Hole: Dig a hole that is slightly wider and as deep as the root ball of your Coreopsis plant.
- Planting Depth: Gently remove the plant from its container and loosen any circling roots. Place the plant in the hole, ensuring the top of the root ball is level with the surrounding soil surface. Do not plant too deeply.
- Spacing: Space Coreopsis plants 12-18 inches apart, depending on the mature size of the variety you are planting. Check plant tags or descriptions for specific spacing recommendations. Closer spacing will create a fuller look faster, but ensure good air circulation.
- Backfill and Water: Fill the hole with soil, gently firming around the plant. Water thoroughly after planting to settle the soil.
Caring for Your Coreopsis
- Watering:
- During Establishment: Water regularly after planting to help establish the root system. Keep the soil consistently moist but not waterlogged during the first few weeks.
- Established Plants: Once established, Coreopsis is drought-tolerant and prefers moderate watering. Water deeply when the top inch of soil feels dry, especially during hot, dry periods. Avoid overwatering, which can lead to root rot. Allow the soil to dry slightly between waterings.
- Fertilizing: Coreopsis is not a heavy feeder and generally does not require much fertilization. Over-fertilizing can lead to excessive foliage growth at the expense of flowers, and weaker stems. If desired, you can apply a light application of a balanced fertilizer in early spring as new growth emerges. Avoid high-nitrogen fertilizers.
- Deadheading: Deadheading (removing faded flowers) is highly recommended to encourage continuous blooming throughout the season. Pinch or cut off spent flower heads just below the flower, down to a set of leaves or side shoot. This prevents seed production and directs the plant's energy into producing more flowers.
- Pruning/Cutting Back: If plants become leggy or start to decline in mid-summer, you can cut them back by about one-third to rejuvenate them and encourage a fresh flush of blooms in late summer or fall. You can also shear them back after the first major bloom flush to maintain a neater shape.
- Overwintering: Most Coreopsis varieties are perennial in USDA Hardiness Zones 4-9 (check specific variety hardiness). In colder zones, mulching around the base of the plants in late fall can help protect them over winter. In spring, remove mulch as new growth emerges.
- Division: Over time, Coreopsis clumps can become crowded. You can divide plants every 2-3 years in spring or fall to rejuvenate them and prevent overcrowding. This also helps propagate new plants.
Enjoying Your Coreopsis
- Long-Lasting Blooms: Relish the extended bloom season from summer to fall.
- Cut Flower Gardens: Incorporate them into cut flower gardens for beautiful and cheerful bouquets.
- Pollinator Gardens: Plant them in pollinator gardens to attract butterflies and bees.
- Low-Maintenance Borders & Beds: Use them in borders, beds, and mass plantings for easy, vibrant color.
With their sunny disposition and easy-going nature, Coreopsis plants are sure to bring joy and vibrant color to your garden all summer long! Happy Gardening!
Native to the Americas, Coreopsis, or tickseed, brings a burst of sunshine to gardens with its vibrant, daisy-like flowers. This resilient genus, featuring over 100 species and hybrids, includes both annual and perennial varieties. Renowned for its drought tolerance and preference for full sun and well-drained soil, Coreopsis provides a long-lasting display of color throughout the summer and into fall, making it a reliable and attractive choice for diverse garden settings.