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Coreopsis grandiflora Presto Seeds - Tickseed

Coreopsis grandiflora Presto
Large-flowered Tickseed, Golden Tickseed

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A dwarf perennial with a compact habit (20 cm high) and abundant semi-double to double golden yellow flowers from June to August. For flowerbed borders, pots and window boxes. Melliferous, it attracts pollinators.
Flower size
6 cm
Height at maturity
20 cm
Exposure
Sun
Annual / Perennial
Perennial
Germination time (days)
30 days
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Sowing period March to April
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Flowering time June to August
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Description

The dwarf, large-flowered tickseed 'Presto' is a perennial plant belonging to the group of Coreopsis grandiflora, which normally consists of medium to tall varieties (45 to 90 cm). This variety is the result of a long process of selection based on the size of the plant and the speed of the onset of flowering. The dwarf and compact habit of this variety (20 cm high) makes it suitable for flowerbed borders, rock gardens, containers on the terrace and window boxes on the balcony. Unlike most perennial varieties of Coreopsis, this variety flowers from the first year from seed.

It is also a perennial plant that is distinguished for the abundance and quality of its golden yellow flowers. The flowers, 6 cm across, are semi-double to double and repeat bloom from June to the end of August.

The dark green foliage forms a small compact mound of lanceolate leaves.

These exceptional attributes led to this plant being awarded the Fleuroselect Gold Medal in 2007.

In the garden, provide it with a sunny location and rich, well-drained soil.

Eco-gesture :

By sowing Coreopsis in your garden, you will attract pollinating insects and other useful insects that will be lured by the smell of the nectar emanating from their flowers. In this way, you can improve the quality of your garden's ecosystem which is very important for improving fruit and vegetable harvests. So be sure to plant a few Coreopsis close to your vegetable garden.

 

Flowering

Flower colour yellow
Flowering time June to August
Inflorescence Flower head
Flower size 6 cm
Bee-friendly Attracts pollinators
Flowering description The flower is a solitary semi-double to double head measuring 6 cm (2.4 in), carried by a short stalk. The ligulate flowers are fringed at their tip.

Foliage

Foliage persistence Deciduous
Foliage colour dark green
Foliage description The leaves, measuring 5 to 7 cm (2 - 2.8 in), dark green and lanceolate, are gathered in a compact ball.

Plant habit

Height at maturity 20 cm
Spread at maturity 20 cm
Growth rate normal

Botanical data

Genus

Coreopsis

Species

grandiflora

Cultivar

Presto

Family

Asteraceae

Other common names

Large-flowered Tickseed, Golden Tickseed

Origin

Cultivar or hybrid

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Planting and care

Sow the Coreopsis in February-March, in a seed tray. Use good quality soil, possibly enriched with garden compost. Broadcast sow your seeds. Cover the seeds with a fine sprinkling of compost or vermiculite, tamp down lightly and water generously with a fine spray. Place your pots in a bright spot without direct sunlight, at a temperature of 20 to 25° C.

Seed emergence will take 21 to 30 days. As soon as the plants have reached a height of 10 cm, transplant them into little pots. 15 days before their planting them out in their final positions, begin to acclimatize them gradually to a temperature of 15° C.

At the end of May, beginning of June, the temperature in the garden will be warm enough to plant out your seedlings Choose a site with plenty of sunshine. Add a good shovelful of garden compost to each planting hole. Space your plants 20 cm apart.

It is possible to direct sow Coreopsis in the garden, but you will have to wait until all risk of frost has passed, around mid-May.

By removing faded flowers, you will encourage further blooming and prolong the flowering period.

Sowing period

Sowing period March to April
Germination time (days) 30 days

Intended location

Suitable for Meadow, Rockery
Type of use Edge of border, Container, Vegetable garden
Hardiness Hardy down to -29°C (USDA zone 5) Show map
Ease of cultivation Amateur
Exposure Sun
Soil pH Any
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