tickseed

Tickseed (Coreopsis 'Sweet Marmalade') requires moderate water. During the first few weeks after planting, it should be watered 2 to 3 times a week. After that, it should be watered once a week during the summer months. In winter, water should be reduced to once every 2 weeks, or when the soil is dry. When watering, make sure to thoroughly moisten the soil but avoid over-watering as this prevents oxygen from reaching the roots. Additionally, mulching the soil around the plant will help the soil to retain moisture.

Tickseed (Coreopsis 'Sweet Marmalade') requires full sun to reach its fullest potential, although it will tolerate partial shade, especially in hot climates. This plant prefers a minimum of 6 to 8 hours of direct sunlight each day to keep it blooming abundantly. When planting, make sure your tickseed receives full exposure to the sun, preferably in an area with no trees, large buildings, or walls that might bring additional shade. When caring for this species, it is important to make sure it gets the right amount of sun, but not too much, as this could burn or scorch the foliage. To ensure that your tickseed continues to thrive, it is important to water it at least once a week during the summer months.

Hardiness zone 5–9.

Tickseed (Coreopsis 'Sweet Marmalade') should be pruned once a year, in late winter or early spring before new growth begins. This can be done with either sharp shears or hand pruners. Start by removing any dead or diseased branches, as well as any shoots that are growing in an unnatural direction. Additionally, thin out the plant by cutting back the branches that grew the most during the previous season, reducing them by about 1-third. Removing the oldest stems encourages new growth and keeps the plant compact and full. It may help to shape the plant by selectively pruning certain branches. Finally, deadhead any spent flowers to promote further blooming.

Cutting, Division, Seed Propagation, Layering Propagation