SCIENTIFIC NAME: Coreopsis hybrid 'Baluptowed' PP28865
COMMON NAME: Uptick™ Yellow & Red Tickseed
GARDEN SIZE: 12 - 14 inches tall x 12 - 14 inches wide
GROWTH RATE: Moderate
USDA ZONE: Hardy in zones 4 - 9
EXPOSURE: Full Sun
WATER & SOIL: Prefers well-drained soil with average water requirements.
HABIT (FORM): Mounded
FOLIAGE: Green
FLOWERS: Sunny yellow blooms with dark red centers. Blooms in early-late summer.
PLANT ORIGIN: Hybrid
WILDLIFE SUPPORT: Supports local North American bees, lepidoptera (moths and butterflies), and birds (especially finches). Deer and rabbit resistant.
FERTILIZING: Use a root stimulant or 4-3-3 fertilizer during initial planting. Feed lightly in late winter or early spring with compost or organic fertilizer.
PRUNING: Cut back to just above soil level in early spring. Leave seedheads in place over fall and winter to support wildlife. Deadheading promotes continuous blooming.
TOXICITY FLAGS: Not generally considered toxic to dogs, cats, or horses. Always research further if you have concerns.
USES: Borders, containers, meadows, prairies, pollinator gardens. Cut flowers.