tickseed

Tickseed (Coreopsis 'Sunray') need to be watered fairly often, as they require consistently moist soil. Water should be applied directly to the soil; avoid wetting the plant's foliage. During its growing season (May through October), plan to water your tickseed at least 1 to 2 times per week, or whenever the soil feels dry to the touch. During the cooler months (November through April), don’t worry about watering as much; once every 2 to 3 weeks should be enough. Also, if your local weather is especially hot and dry, give your tickseed some extra water.

Tickseed (Coreopsis 'Sunray') is a tough and easy-to-care-for plant that prefers full sun. It should receive 4 to 6 hours of direct sunlight each day for best growth and flowering. You should place the plant in a spot that gets at least a half day's worth of direct sunlight. If you can provide more than 6 hours, even better. The best time of day for Coreopsis 'Sunray' to soak up the sun is between early morning and late afternoon. Avoid placing it in an area that gets direct exposure to the hot afternoon sun, as this could lead to sunburn and stress in the plant.

Hardiness zone 4–9.

Tickseed (Coreopsis 'Sunray') should be pruned in late winter or early spring, just before new growth appears. Prune back the previous season's growth by half to 2-thirds of its size to encourage new and fuller growth. Remove any dead, damaged, or diseased branches, as well as any branches growing in an undesirable direction. Always make your cuts 1/4 inch above an outward facing bud in the desired new direction. After pruning, it's recommended to apply a light fertilizer to promote healthy new growth.

Division, Cutting, Seed Propagation, Layering Propagation