tickseed

Tickseed (Coreopsis 'Gold Nugget') should be watered regularly, as it prefers moist soil. Water about 1-inch deep every week during its growing season (spring through fall). During the hot summer months, increase the watering frequency to every other day. In the winter months, reduce watering to once every 2 weeks. During this time, it’s best to water deeply throughout its root zone. When the soil is dry, the plant should be given a deep soak. Over-watering should be avoided to prevent root rot. Early morning or late evening is the best time to water the plant so that the soil has a chance to absorb the water.

Tickseed, also known as Coreopsis 'Gold Nugget', is a beautiful flowering perennial that thrives in sunny conditions. The plant needs full sun for at least 6 to 8 hours of the day for optimum growth and flowering. During the hottest months of the summer, the plant may prefer a few hours of shade during the middle of the day to protect it from harsh sunlight. If grown in a container, a sunny spot combined with regular waterings and a light amount of fertilizer will ensure good blooming.

Hardiness zone 6–9.

Tickseed (Coreopsis 'Gold Nugget') should be lightly pruned in early spring after new growth emerges. Pruning should include removing any dead, damaged, or diseased foliage before new foliage appears. To keep the plant in a compact form, prune the larger stems that bloomed earlier in the season lightly back by 1-third to 1-half. Pruning the stem will encourage branching and fuller growth during the season. Light shaping of the whole plant to provide an aesthetically pleasing shape is also recommended. Deadheading wilted flowers and seed heads throughout the growing season will help to promote new flowers and fresh growth. Pruning is essential to maintain the health and beauty of the plant, promoting bushy, healthy growth.

Division, Cutting, Seed Propagation, Layering Propagation