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Golden Wave Coreopsis Tickseed Flower Seeds for Planting

Golden Wave Coreopsis Tickseed Flower Seeds for Planting

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How to Sow and Plant

Prepare soil by loosening and removing weeds; scatter or press seeds lightly on the surface in full sun, keeping soil moist until seedlings emerge. Thin to recommended spacing

How to Grow


Water moderately, ensuring well-drained soil; full sun exposure improves blooms. Minimal feeding needed; deadhead spent flowers to extend bloom period.

Tips

Deadheading helps continuous blooms.


Prefer full sun sites.


Avoid overly moist soils.

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Features
life-cycle

LIFE CYCLE

Annual

plant-characteristics

PLANT CHARACTERISTICS

Vibrant

growth-habit

GROWTH HABIT

Upright

bloom-season

BLOOM SEASON

Spring through summer

flavour-profile

FLAVOUR PROFILE

Ornamental

suitable-for

SUITABLE FOR

Outdoor

About
Golden Wave Coreopsis Tickseed Flower Seeds for Planting
seed-type

SEED TYPE

Flower seeds (sowing)

plant-type

PLANT TYPE

Flowering annual

Golden Wave Coreopsis (Coreopsis basalis) is a vibrant, easy-to-grow annual wildflower seed producing cheerful golden-yellow blooms. Known as Tickseed, it thrives in full sun with well-drained soil, attracting pollinators such as bees and butterflies to gardens and landscapes. These flowers are ideal for beds, borders, and pollinator gardens and are low-maintenance once established

Planting information
planting-season

PLANTING SEASON

Spring–Early Summer

fruit-size

FRUIT SIZE

N/A

plant-height

PLANT HEIGHT

30–45 cm

light-requirement

LIGHT REQUIREMENT

Full sun

water-needs

WATER NEEDS

Moderate

hardiness-zones

HARDINESS ZONES

Annual across most garden zones

container-garden

CONTAINER GARDEN

Yes

plant-spacing

PLANT SPACING

12–18

planting-depth

PLANTING DEPTH

Surface sow/very shallow

growing-conditions

GROWING CONDITIONS

well-drained soil

Coverage
Seed Count
Recommended Coverage
SEED COUNT
100
GTIN
036000155358

Frequently Asked Questions

Can Golden Wave Coreopsis produce masses of bright golden-yellow flowers?

Yes. It is known for producing abundant golden-yellow daisy-like blooms that create a brilliant display throughout the flowering season.

Do the flowers make excellent cut blooms?

Yes. The long-lasting flowers on sturdy stems are suitable for fresh bouquets and floral arrangements.

Can Golden Wave Coreopsis be planted in borders and wildflower gardens?

Yes. It is an excellent choice for sunny borders, cottage gardens, meadow plantings, and naturalized landscapes.

Will removing faded flowers encourage continued blooming?

Yes. Regular deadheading helps extend the flowering season and encourages the production of additional blooms.

Can the flowers attract bees, butterflies, and other pollinators?

Yes. The nectar-rich blooms attract bees, butterflies, and a wide range of beneficial pollinating insects.

How is Golden Wave Coreopsis different from Blanket Flower?

Golden Wave Coreopsis (Coreopsis species) produces bright golden-yellow daisy-like blooms with finely divided foliage, while Blanket Flower (Gaillardia species) typically bears larger red-and-yellow bicolored flowers with broader petals.