Description
Dwarf Plains Coreopsis Seeds 6895 (Coreopsis tinctoria).
Compact, Native First-Year Colour for Sunny Borders and Meadows.
Dwarf Plains Coreopsis (Coreopsis tinctoria) is a vibrant, compact version of a beloved Canadian native wildflower. Maturing to an ideal height of 40 cm, this self-seeding annual is perfect for edging formal garden borders, filling cottage garden beds, or adding reliable first-year colour to native meadow blends. Featuring bright, bicolour blooms that show good heat and drought tolerance, it thrives in sandy, well-drained soils while adapting easily to areas with regular rainfall.
Quick Seed Details
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Product Code: 6895
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Botanical Name: Coreopsis tinctoria
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Type: Native of Canada, Self-Seeding Annual
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Height: 40 cm
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Light Requirement: Full Sun
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Soil Preference: Sandy, well-drained soils
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Seed Count: Approx. 500 seeds per packet (3,640 seeds per gram)
What you need to know to Plant & Grow
Dwarf Plains Coreopsis is easy to start either indoors or through direct sowing outdoors.
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Indoor Sowing: Start seeds in a soilless medium in early spring for mid-summer blooms. Maintain a temperature of 24°C for quick germination in 5 to 10 days. Once sprouted, grow under lights at slightly cooler temperatures before hardening off and transplanting outdoors to a sunny location.
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Outdoor Direct Sowing: Direct sow outdoors from mid-May to early June. Keep the soil consistently moist during germination.
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Fall Sowing: Seeds can also be sown directly outdoors in late fall to germinate naturally the following spring.
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Spacing: In formal garden plantings, thin seedlings to 30 cm apart.
Why Dwarf Plains Coreopsis Seeds belong in Your Garden
If you want immediate, vibrant colour in the first season without waiting for perennial roots to mature, Dwarf Plains Coreopsis is an outstanding choice. It offers excellent heat tolerance, low maintenance, and a self-seeding habit that ensures its cheery yellow-and-maroon blossoms return season after season while supporting local pollinators.
