Description

A perennial flower whose flowers sprout from compact, bushy foliage. Half-hardy in mild winters down to -5°C.

Scientific Name
Coreopsis (bug-like seeds)

Common Name
Tickseed

Origin
Native to North America

Pruning Tips
Deadheading the flowers once they’ve bloomed can keep them looking neat, but don’t cut too far back over winter as this can leave it with too little insulation in the colder months. Cut back to just above the ground in Spring.

Wildlife Value
Attracts bees, butterflies, moths and other beneficial insects and pollinators.

Positioning
Full sun to partial shade; will grow best in full sun.

Water
Keep the soil evenly moist; if growing in a pot, it will need watering regularly.

Soil
Soil should be well-draining and fertile

Food
Will benefit from fertilising in the growing season with a fertiliser high in potash, such as tomato fertiliser, especially if you’re growing it in a pot.

Pet-safe?
Yes- no toxicity reported, though it’s best for the plant and your pets if they don’t nibble too much!

Sprouts Top Tips
Your Tickseed will grow well with other plants around it, especially other herbaceous perennials and shrubs