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COREOPSIS
Commonly known as Tickseed
Cheerful, yellow, daisy-like flowers which attract insects.
The seed is likened to a bug, hence the name, of which part is from the Greek "bedbug".
Genus of about 35 species of hairless or softly hairy annuals and perennials, some becoming woody at the bases, from prairies and woodland in North America, Central America and Mexico.
Further Reading....
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Cream -
Height35-40cm (14-16in) -
Spread70-80cm (27-31in)
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HerbaceousEarly in the year, typically January till end of March, herbaceous plants might be supplied in 9cm pots to ensure timely despatch.Clump-forming perennial. Lance-shaped lower leaves to 10cm (4in) long
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Hardy - average winterHardy through most of the UK apart from inland valleys, at altitude and central/northerly locations. May suffer foliage damage and stem dieback in harsh winters in cold gardens. Plant can withstand temperatures down to -10°C (14°F) -
Full sun
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Additional Features
Good to knowPurple centre radiates in cooler months. Can be sheared after first blooming is over
Pests & DiseasesSlugs, snails
Place of originGarden origin -
HardinessFrost hardy (down to -5)
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Seasonal InterestSummer
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Soil ConditionsFertile moist well-drained soilModerately fertile
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Wildlife
Bee friendlyButterfly friendlyRabbit Resistant
Coreopsis - Growing Guide
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35-40cm (14-16in)
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70-80cm (27-31in) |
Buy Varieties of COREOPSIS
COREOPSIS grandiflora 'Sunray'
Tickseed
deep yellow double flowers
COREOPSIS 'Ladybird'
Tickseed
dark red daisy flowers with yellow flecks
Gift-wrapping available
£13.50 , 3+ £12.00
COREOPSIS 'Ruby Frost'
Tickseed
deep red flowers edged in frosty white, appear progressively through the summer
COREOPSIS verticillata 'Grandiflora'
Tickseed
small starry-shaped rich yellow flowers
Gift-wrapping available
individually £13.50 each , 3+ £12.00 each
COREOPSIS verticillata 'Moonbeam'
Tickseed
feathery foliage and light lemon-yellow flowers
Useful extras...
Fertilisers & Feeds - Vitax
Q4 Pelleted Fertiliser
A useful fertiliser suitable for use on a wide variety of plants. Q4 provides all the nutrients and trace elements essential for vigorous growth, abundant flowering and ripening of fruit.
3 options from £6.00
Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
Afterplant - Grow Your Own
AFTER PLANT GROW YOUR OWN seaweed is ready to use liquid concentrate that was specially formulated be used on all edible plants.
Only £8.00
Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
Afterplant - Tomatoes
AFTER PLANT TOMATO FEED Liquid Concentrate with Bio stimulant is a high potash liquid concentrate containing seaweed extract, plant derived amino acids and other nutrients specifically formulated to benefit tomatoes and greenhouse plants.
Only £8.00
Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
Rootgrow mycorrhizal fungi
Recommended by the RHS. Contains Rootgrow™ mycorrhizal fungi. Suitable for all trees and shrubs (except rhododendrons, azaleas, heathers, cranberries and blueberries)
3 options from £3.00
Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
Rootgrow Ericoid mycorrhizal fungi
This specially adapted Rootgrow™ mycorrhizal fungi will boost the growth of acid-loving plants like rhododendrons, azaleas, heathers and blueberries.
It contains ericoid and arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi, which are found in poor acidic soils where ericaceous plants naturally grow.
Only £7.50
Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
All-purpose Seaweed Stimulant
All-purpose organic concentrated seaweed feed that is a ready to use, derived from sustainable harvested kelp, that can be used on all outdoor and indoor plants, except acid loving plants.
Perfect used in conjunction with Rootgrow™.
Only £7.50
