Tickseeds 'Ruby Frost' (Coreopsis 'Ruby Frost')

Tickseeds 'Ruby Frost'

Tickseeds 'Ruby Frost' is a must-have for garden enthusiasts, as it creates stunning and long-lasting displays of ruby-red flowers that bloom all summer long. The plant is low maintenance and prefers well-drained soil. It attracts bees, butterflies, and birds with its nectar-rich blooms.

Scientific classification

Asters bellflowers fanflowers and allies

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60 cm

Spread

Green

Leaf Color

4.5 cm

Flower Size

White, Red

Flower Color

Semi-evergreen

Leaf type

10 - 35 ℃

Ideal Temperature

Care Guide for Tickseeds 'Ruby Frost'

Every week

Water

Full sun

Sunlight

10 - 35 ℃

Ideal Temperature

Water: Keep soil of tickseeds 'Ruby Frost' slightly moist without water accumulation until maturity. Post-maturity, water weekly. Ensure soil remains moist to 1 inch deep. Water in the morning to avoid sunburn. Prefer rainwater or distilled water over tap water to prevent soil compaction and poor growth.

Fertilize: Fertilizer is generally unnecessary for tickseeds 'Ruby Frost', as too much can hinder blooming. If the soil is adequate, a light application of NPK or organic fertilizer in spring is sufficient.

Pruning: Tickseeds 'Ruby Frost' thrives with early to late spring pruning, which includes deadheading and removing weak stems for improved vigor. Light pruning maintains shape and size without hindering growth, promoting a healthier, more abundant floral display that enhances garden aesthetics.

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

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