tickseed

Tickseed (Coreopsis rosea 'Alba') should be watered moderately but regularly. Water the soil around the plant once every 7-10 days, or when the top inch of soil begins to feel dry. Make sure to water the root zone and not the foliage, as foliage can damage the plant. During hotter months, the plant may require more frequent watering, but it is important to avoid overwatering. Check the soil several inches below the surface, and if water is present, wait a few days before watering again.

Tickseed (Coreopsis rosea 'Alba') plants need 6-8 hours of full, direct sunlight per day in order to thrive. Full sunlight means that the plant is getting unfiltered and direct sunlight without any obstructions or trees shading it. This amount of direct sunlight helps Tickseed produce blooms throughout the entire growing season. If placed in shadier areas, Tickseed may become spindly and produce few blooms. Summer, mid-spring and early fall are the best times of year for Tickseed to receive lots of sunshine. To ensure healthy growth, it is important that the Tickseed plant receives their daily quota of direct sunlight.

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Hardiness zone 3–8.

Tickseed should be pruned to encourage new growth and abundant blooms. Pruning should begin when the plant is around 3 years old. For the first few years, pruning should be light, with no more than 1 third of the stems being removed in order to encourage compact, bushy growth. After the third year, more aggressive pruning can be performed. Prune in early spring when new growth is just beginning to appear. Remove any dead, diseased, or damaged stems to the base. Cut back 1 third of the oldest stems to side branches with buds. This will promote vigor and an abundance of blooms for the season.

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