Scientific Name : Coreopsis hybrida
Common Name : Tickseed
Hardiness Zone : 5a - 9a
Hardiness Degree : -25°F (-32°C)
Blooming Season : Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Summer, Autumn, Winter, Late Summer
Plant Habit : Mounded
Characteristics : Attracts Bees, Attracts Butterflies, Deer Resistant, Heat Tolerant, Low Maintenance, Frost Tolerant
Water : Medium
Fertilizer : Once a month
Spacing : 16 - 18" (41 - 46cm)
Height : 14 - 16" (36 - 41cm)
Width : 16 - 18" (41 - 46cm)
Exposure : Sun
General Information : This beautiful Coreopsis hybrid boasts extra-large flowers to bring beauty to the perennial garden.
Idea & Tips : Coreopsis perform at their finest in sunny locations with well-drained soils.
Periodic shearing to remove the top 20% of the plant when most of the blooms are spent will refresh the plant and return it to full flowering.
Fertilize with a balanced garden fertilizer once a month through the growing season until 30 days before expected frost.
Grower Information :
Largest flowers – 2.5 to 3 in. (6 to 8 cm) – of any Coreopsis on the market. - Similar habit and garden performance to UpTick™.
- Mildew resistant.
'Super Star'
Protection Information : EU PBR55938; PP30,805
(Flowering Only License)
Breeder : Darwin Perennials
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Propagation Guide
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EC 0.75-0.80 mmhos/pH 5.8-6.2
70-72°F (21-22°C)
500-1,000 ppm IBA
Moderate
50-75 ppm N
Pinch once in the liner stage.
35-42 days after sticking
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Finishing Guide
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5.8-6.2
Nights: 55 to 65°F (13 to 17°C) Days: 60 to 80°F (15 to 27°C)
5,000 to 8,000
No
Day length neutral
Allow media to dry moderately between watering.
Use a balanced fertilizer at a rate of 125 to 150 ppm.
Yes
PGRs generally not needed
Spider mites, thrips
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Crop Scheduling
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Not recommended
Rooted: 10-12 wks
Rooted: 12-14 wks
March to November
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