Coreopsis Growing Guide

Coreopsis tinctoria 

Crop Rotation Group

Miscellaneous ●

Soil

Fertile, well-drained soil.

Position

Full sun.

Frost tolerant

None. Annual coreopsis cannot tolerate cold temperatures.

Feeding

Mix a light application of a balanced organic fertiliser into the soil prior to planting. Annual coreopsis needs less fertiliser and water compared to other flowers.

Spacing

Single Plants: 30cm (11") each way (minimum)
Rows: 30cm (11") with 30cm (11") row gap (minimum)

Sow and Plant

Sow seeds in moist seed starting mix indoors, or wait until after the last frost has passed and plant seeds where you want the plants to grow.
Our Garden Planner can produce a personalised calendar of when to sow, plant and harvest for your area.

Notes

The bicoloured blooms of coreopsis attract butterflies and beneficial insects.

Harvesting

Snip off spent blossoms to keep plants looking neat, and to prolong flowering. Tall plants benefit from staking.

Planting and Harvesting Calendar

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Pests which Affect Coreopsis

Aphids (General)

Slug

Snail