Tickseed ‘Incredible’

Coreopsis hybrida

Features

  • Easy to grow
  • Foliage & Filler
  • Heat-loving
  • Medium producer
  • Pollinator-friendly

Description

Delicate, daisy-like flowers smother the branching stems of this wonderful airy filler. A beautiful mix of unique never-before-seen colors, these ruby, gold, buttercream, rose, and white flowers have contrasting dark eyes. A remarkable bouquet filler, tickseed is easy to grow and is native to the central United States. Beneficial insects love it.

Details

Plant type: annual
Height: 36 to 48 in
Site: full sun
Days to maturity: 65 to 70 days
Plant spacing: 12 in
Pinch: not necessary

Seed Sowing & Growing Notes

Start seed indoors in trays 4 to 6 weeks before last frost; transplant out after all danger of frost has passed. Can direct-seed.

Harvesting/Vase Life

Harvest when two-thirds of the flowers on a stem have opened. Expect a vase life of 7 days.

Details

Description

Delicate, daisy-like flowers smother the branching stems of this wonderful airy filler. A beautiful mix of unique never-before-seen colors, these ruby, gold, buttercream, rose, and white flowers have contrasting dark eyes. A remarkable bouquet filler, tickseed is easy to grow and is native to the central United States. Beneficial insects love it.

Details

Plant type: annual
Height: 36 to 48 in
Site: full sun
Days to maturity: 65 to 70 days
Plant spacing: 12 in
Pinch: not necessary

Seed Sowing & Growing Notes

Start seed indoors in trays 4 to 6 weeks before last frost; transplant out after all danger of frost has passed. Can direct-seed.

Harvesting/Vase Life

Harvest when two-thirds of the flowers on a stem have opened. Expect a vase life of 7 days.

Sources

How to Grow

Summer Mini Course

Learn how to grow, harvest & arrange beautiful cut flowers

In our three-part video series, you’ll learn a simple step to double the number of blooms your plants produce, how to cut and care for your flowers for the longest vase life, and how to make mixed bouquets quickly and efficiently.