Coreopsis Beauty Star Mixed Flower Seeds

About Coreopsis Beauty Star Mixed Flower Seeds

Tickseed / Coreopsis — bicolour daisy-like flowers, very hardy and pollinator-friendly.

• Botanical name: Coreopsis tinctoria
• Care level: Easy
• Expected germination time: 7–14 days at 18–24C under suitable conditions*

How to Grow

1. Fill a seedling tray or small pot with a fine, clean, well-draining seed-starting mix.
2. Sow at the right depth — 3–5 mm.
3. Water gently with a spray bottle so the seeds are not displaced. Keep the medium moist, not waterlogged.
4. Place the tray where it gets the right light for this plant (full sun). Protect young seedlings from harsh afternoon sun.
5. Under suitable conditions, sprouts usually appear in 7–14 days at 18–24C.

Light, water, soil and feeding

• Light: Full sun
• Water: Low to moderate — water when the soil dries. This plant handles drought well.
• Soil: Ordinary well-drained soil — rich soil is not needed
• Temperature: 12–32C
• Fertiliser: Very little; over-feeding makes the plant leggy

Sowing season in India

October–November for spring bloom Exact timing depends on your local temperature and conditions.

Common problems

Powdery mildew in crowded, damp plantings

*Germination time is an expected range under suitable temperature, moisture, sowing depth and storage conditions. Natural germination cannot be guaranteed.