Tickseeds 'Star Cluster' (Coreopsis 'Star Cluster')

Tickseeds 'Star Cluster'

A Tickseed cultivar, tickseeds 'Star Cluster' is known for its showy, creamy white flowers adorned with purple patches at the base of each petal. This cultivar blooms profusely, in particular during the cooler summer and fall days. During these cooler months, the petals become overtaken with the purplish coloring that extends from the base.

Scientific classification

Asters bellflowers fanflowers and allies

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Perennial

Lifespan

Green

Leaf Color

4 cm to 6 cm

Flower Size

White, Purple

Flower Color

Semi-evergreen

Leaf type

5 - 35 ℃

Ideal Temperature

Care Guide for Tickseeds 'Star Cluster'

Every week

Water

Full sun

Sunlight

5 - 35 ℃

Ideal Temperature

Water: Tickseeds 'Star Cluster' should be watered weekly once established, with soil kept slightly moist (1 in) to prevent spindling. Morning watering avoids sunburn and bacteria. Use rainwater or distilled water to prevent soil compaction from minerals in tap water.

Fertilize: No fertilizer is needed for tickseeds 'Star Cluster', as excessive applications can hinder blooming. If the soil is adequate, apply NPK or organic fertilizer in spring for optimal growth.

Pruning: Tickseeds 'Star Cluster' features white blooms with dark centers and benefits from early to late spring pruning. Remove spent flowers and cut back to the basal rosette to stimulate growth, enhance air circulation, prevent disease, and maintain aesthetic appeal for extended flowering seasons.

Propagation: Propagation of tickseeds 'Star Cluster' can be done through sowing or division at home, with a seed germination rate over 50% occurring in 4-6 days. Additionally, summer cuttings from tender branches of its creeping stem are effective for propagation.

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