Plains coreopsis 'Mahogany Midget'

Coreopsis tinctoria

How to grow Plains coreopsis 'Mahogany Midget'

  • Full Sun

  • Medium

Try to plant in a location that enjoys full sun and remember to water moderately. Keep in mind when planting that Mahogany Midget is thought of as tender, so remember to wait until your soil is warm and the night time temperature is well above freezing before moving outside. Mahogany Midget tends to grow best in a soil ph of between 6.1 and 7.8 meaning it does best in weakly acidic soil - weakly alkaline soil.

Growing Mahogany Midget from seed

Try to aim for a seed spacing of at least 11.7 inches (30.0 cm) and sow at a depth of around 0.0 inches (0.0 cm). Soil temperature should be kept higher than 13°C / 55°F to ensure good germination.

By our calculations, you should look at sowing Mahogany Midget about 45 days before your last frost date.

Transplanting Mahogany Midget

Ensure that temperatures are mild and all chance of frost has passed before planting out, as Mahogany Midget is a tender plant.

Harvesting Mahogany Midget