Tickseed 'Calypso'

Coreopsis grandiflora

How to grow Tickseed 'Calypso'

  • Full Sun

  • Medium

Try to plant in a location that enjoys full sun and remember to water moderately. Keep in mind when planting that Calypso is thought of as hardy, so this plant will survive close to or on freezing temperatures. Ensure your soil has a ph of between 6.1 and 7.8 as Calypso is a weakly acidic soil - weakly alkaline soil loving plant.

Growing Calypso 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 Calypso about 45 days before your last frost date.

Transplanting Calypso

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

Harvesting Calypso