tickseed 'Red Elf'
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A short-lived, compact perennial to about 30cm with finely cut foliage. Dark red daisy flowers with a yellow centre are produced over a long period in summer and autumn
Scientific classification
- Species
- tickseed 'Red Elf' (Coreopsis 'Red Elf')
- Genus
- Coreopsis
- Family
- Asteraceae
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- Toxicity
- Herbaceous Perennial
- Plant type
- 0.1-0.5 metres
- Height
- 0.1-0.5 metres
- Spread
- Deciduous
- Foliage
- Clump forming
- Habit
- Spring · Summer · Autumn
- Season of interest
- Full sun
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
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Distribution of tickseed 'Red Elf'
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Culture
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Toxicity
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Quick identification of tickseed 'Red Elf'
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tickseed 'Red Elf' care guide
- Moderate regular watering, allow slight drying between waterings
- Watering
- Full sun
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
Watering
Moderate regular watering, allow slight drying between waterings
Fertilizing
FertilizingLight balanced feed in spring and during bloom
Pruning
PruningFlowers are sterile so no need to deadhead
Propagation
PropagationPropagate by seed, sown at 13-16°C in late winter or propagate by division in early spring or root basal cuttings in spring
Growing
GrowingGrow in fertile, well-drained soil in full sun
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Common pests and diseases
Diseases
Generally disease free
Pests
Damaged by slugs and snails
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