Tickseeds 'Jive' (Coreopsis 'Jive')

Tickseeds 'Jive'

Tickseeds 'Jive', a Tickseed cultivar, boasts impressive burgundy-maroon flowers with white margins and orange centers. Though the flowers are the star of the show, the foliage is attractive, as well which contain feathery leaves that form compact and bushy clumps.

Scientific classification

Asters bellflowers fanflowers and allies

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Annual

Lifespan

Herb

Plant Type

45 cm

Plant Height

40 cm

Spread

Green

Leaf Color

2 cm to 5 cm

Flower Size

Care Guide for Tickseeds 'Jive'

Twice per week

Water

Full sun

Sunlight

20 - 35 ℃

Ideal Temperature

Garden Soil

Soil Type

Water: Keep the soil of tickseeds 'Jive' slightly moist without pooling water until maturity, then water weekly. Check soil moisture to 1 in (2.5 cm) depth. Morning watering prevents sunburn and bacteria. Prefer rainwater or distilled water to avoid soil compaction from tap water.

Fertilize: Fertilizer is generally unnecessary for tickseeds 'Jive', as excess can hinder blooming. If the soil is adequate, apply NPK or organic fertilizer in spring to promote healthy growth.

Pruning: Tickseeds 'Jive' should be pruned in early to late spring to remove dead or damaged stems and encourage healthy growth. Trimming spent flowers promotes continuous blooming. Cutting back by one-third after the first bloom stimulates a second flowering phase, enhancing vigor and shape while preventing disease.

Propagation: Propagation of tickseeds 'Jive' can be achieved through sowing or division at home, with a germination rate exceeding 50% in 4-6 days. Additionally, tender branches from its creeping stem can be used for cuttings during summer.

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