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Coreopsis tinctoria 'Mahogany Midget'
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golden tickseed 'Mahogany Midget'

A dwarf variety with lance-shaped leaves and bright red daisy like flowers with darker red and yellow centres that are produced from summer until autumn

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Size
Ultimate height
0.1–0.5 metres
Time to ultimate height
1–2 years
Ultimate spread
0.1–0.5 metres
Growing conditions
Chalk
Loam
Sand
Moisture
Well–drained
pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Colour & scent
StemFlowerFoliageFruit
Spring Green
Summer Red Green
Autumn Red Green
Winter
Position
  • Full sun
Aspect

South–facing or East–facing

Exposure
Sheltered
Hardiness
H3
Botanical details
Family
Asteraceae
Native to GB / Ireland
No
Foliage
Deciduous
Habit
Bushy
Genus

Coreopsis can be annuals or perennials, with paired, simple, palmate or pinnately divided leaves and long-stalked, daisy-like flower-heads

Name status

Accepted

How to grow

Cultivation

Grows best in a fertile, well-drained soil in full sun

Propagation

Propagate by seed sown at 16ºC in spring

Suggested planting locations and garden types
  • Wildflower meadow
  • Patio and container plants
  • City and courtyard gardens
  • Cottage and informal garden
  • Wildlife gardens
  • Flower borders and beds
  • Cut flowers
Pruning

Cut back after flowering

Pests

Generally pest-free

Diseases

May be subject to rust

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