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Asteraceae
Ornamental flowers seeds
Dwarf Selection coreopsis
Coreopsis tinctoria
Product code : 60-5422-010
Dwarf Selection coreopsis has confirmed characteristics that help you plan its placement and cultivation. Dwarf Selection coreopsis is an ornamental flowers variety offered as seed for gardeners who want clear, practical product information. Confirmed details include maturity: 6-8 weeks, height: 40-60 cm, spread: 30 cm, colour: Bicolore yellow et red. The packet contains approximately 150 bare seeds, and the formulation is non-organic seeds, treated seeds, open-pollinated variety, coated seeds. For best results, follow the sowing, light, and spacing information associated with this variety. You can adjust care to your soil, weather, and observed growth without exceeding the plant’s actual needs.
- Quantity
- Approximately 150 bare seeds per packet
- Exposure
- Full sun or light partial shade
- Life cycle
- Perennial
Discover the plant
Common nameDwarf Selection coreopsis
FamilyAsteraceae
GenusCoreopsis
Speciestinctoria
CultivarDwarf Selection
TypeNon-organic seeds, Treated seeds, open-pollinated variety, coated seeds
Botanical nameCoreopsis tinctoria
Dwarf Selection coreopsis (Coreopsis tinctoria) Dwarf Selection coreopsis is an ornamental flowers variety offered as seed for gardeners who want clear, practical product information. Confirmed details include maturity: 6-8 weeks, height: 40-60 cm, spread: 30 cm, colour: Bicolore yellow et red. You can adjust care to your soil, weather, and observed growth without exceeding the plant’s actual needs. Dwarf Selection Coreopsis tinctoria is a very ornamental annual plant with numerous bright yellow flowers with s red centre. Very pretty and easy to care for, this plant thrives in a well-drained soil and full sun and it is often used for mass planting or to provide colour in an empty area.
The packet contains approximately 150 bare seeds, and the formulation is non-organic seeds, treated seeds, open-pollinated variety, coated seeds. For best results, follow the sowing, light, and spacing information associated with this variety. Results may vary with weather, sowing date, soil quality, and the number of hours of useful light each day. This approach helps gardeners enjoy the variety’s confirmed qualities without adding more maintenance than the plant requires. For best results, check the growing medium before watering and adjust frequency to the actual conditions around the plant. You can review foliage and new growth each week to notice water stress, slowed development, or damage at an early stage.
Good air movement and spacing that follows the product information support steady development throughout the growing season. Gradual hardening helps reduce transplant stress when seedlings have been started indoors before moving into the garden. The information printed on the packet remains the reference for depth, temperature, and timing associated with this seed lot. It is best to adapt care to your garden’s microclimate instead of following a fixed watering schedule in every situation. A suitable mulch can help stabilize moisture, reduce soil splash, and limit competition from weeds around established plants.
Sowing guide
It all startswith a seed.
Sowing depth
Sow near the surface and cover very lightly
Spacing / density
Space approximately 30 cm apart or thin according to the desired mass effect
Germination temperature
Approximately 24°C according to the W.H. Perron product page
Germination time
5 to 10 days
Sowing period
Indoors 4 to 6 weeks before planting, or direct sow outdoors after the last frost
Propagation
Seed
Growing method
For best results with Dwarf Selection coreopsis, follow the confirmed sowing information and observe growth at each stage. Dwarf Selection coreopsis is an ornamental flowers variety offered as seed for gardeners who want clear, practical product information. Confirmed details include maturity: 6-8 weeks, height: 40-60 cm, spread: 30 cm, colour: Bicolore yellow et red. The packet contains approximately 150 bare seeds, and the formulation is non-organic seeds, treated seeds, open-pollinated variety, coated seeds. For best results, follow the sowing, light, and spacing information associated with this variety. You can adjust care to your soil, weather, and observed growth without exceeding the plant’s actual needs. Dwarf Selection Coreopsis tinctoria is a very ornamental annual plant with numerous bright yellow flowers with s red centre. Very pretty and easy to care for, this plant thrives in a well-drained soil and full sun and it is often used for mass planting or to provide colour in an empty area. For containers, drainage and soil volume directly influence moisture stability around the roots and the frequency of watering. In the garden, an accessible position makes observation, occasional watering, harvesting, and timely maintenance easier. It is recommended to remove only damaged material while retaining healthy foliage needed for continued growth.
Soil and care
The right care,at the right time.
Soil pH
Light, dry to moderately moist, well-drained soil
Minimum temperature
Frost tender during annual production
Care level
Easy
Watering
For Dwarf Selection coreopsis, check soil moisture before watering and adjust frequency to weather and observed growth. Dwarf Selection coreopsis is an ornamental flowers variety offered as seed for gardeners who want clear, practical product information. Confirmed details include maturity: 6-8 weeks, height: 40-60 cm, spread: 30 cm, colour: Bicolore yellow et red. The packet contains approximately 150 bare seeds, and the formulation is non-organic seeds, treated seeds, open-pollinated variety, coated seeds.
Soil type
This variety prefers soil or growing medium that follows the drainage and texture information published for Dwarf Selection coreopsis. Dwarf Selection coreopsis is an ornamental flowers variety offered as seed for gardeners who want clear, practical product information. Confirmed details include maturity: 6-8 weeks, height: 40-60 cm, spread: 30 cm, colour: Bicolore yellow et red. The packet contains approximately 150 bare seeds, and the formulation is non-organic seeds, treated seeds, open-pollinated variety, coated seeds.
Fertilization
Fertilization for Dwarf Selection coreopsis can remain moderate and be adjusted to soil fertility and observed vigour. Dwarf Selection coreopsis is an ornamental flowers variety offered as seed for gardeners who want clear, practical product information. Confirmed details include maturity: 6-8 weeks, height: 40-60 cm, spread: 30 cm, colour: Bicolore yellow et red. The packet contains approximately 150 bare seeds, and the formulation is non-organic seeds, treated seeds, open-pollinated variety, coated seeds.
Moisture
Consistent without saturation
Seasonal care
Seasonal care for Dwarf Selection coreopsis relies on regular observation, measured intervention, and respect for its growth cycle. Dwarf Selection coreopsis is an ornamental flowers variety offered as seed for gardeners who want clear, practical product information. Confirmed details include maturity: 6-8 weeks, height: 40-60 cm, spread: 30 cm, colour: Bicolore yellow et red. The packet contains approximately 150 bare seeds, and the formulation is non-organic seeds, treated seeds, open-pollinated variety, coated seeds. For best results, follow the sowing, light, and spacing information associated with this variety. You can adjust care to your soil, weather, and observed growth without exceeding the plant’s actual needs. Dwarf Selection Coreopsis tinctoria is a very ornamental annual plant with numerous bright yellow flowers with s red centre. Very pretty and easy to care for, this plant thrives in a well-drained soil and full sun and it is often used for mass planting or to provide colour in an empty area. For containers, drainage and soil volume directly influence moisture stability around the roots and the frequency of watering. In the garden, an accessible position makes observation, occasional watering, harvesting, and timely maintenance easier. It is recommended to remove only damaged material while retaining healthy foliage needed for continued growth. Results may vary with weather, sowing date, soil quality, and the number of hours of useful light each day.
Container growing
A garden,within reach.
Recommended pot size
Container at least 30 cm wide with drainage
Dwarf Selection coreopsis can be considered for a container when volume, drainage, and light match the expected growth. Dwarf Selection coreopsis is an ornamental flowers variety offered as seed for gardeners who want clear, practical product information. Confirmed details include maturity: 6-8 weeks, height: 40-60 cm, spread: 30 cm, colour: Bicolore yellow et red. The packet contains approximately 150 bare seeds, and the formulation is non-organic seeds, treated seeds, open-pollinated variety, coated seeds. For best results, follow the sowing, light, and spacing information associated with this variety. You can adjust care to your soil, weather, and observed growth without exceeding the plant’s actual needs. Dwarf Selection Coreopsis tinctoria is a very ornamental annual plant with numerous bright yellow flowers with s red centre. Very pretty and easy to care for, this plant thrives in a well-drained soil and full sun and it is often used for mass planting or to provide colour in an empty area. For containers, drainage and soil volume directly influence moisture stability around the roots and the frequency of watering. In the garden, an accessible position makes observation, occasional watering, harvesting, and timely maintenance easier. It is recommended to remove only damaged material while retaining healthy foliage needed for continued growth.
Bloom and dimensions
Its place,in your garden.
Mature height
40 to 60 cm (15.7 to 23.6 in.)
Width / spread
11.8 in (30 cm)
Flower color
Bright yellow with a red to burgundy centre
Foliage color
Green
Foliage type
Green foliage
Growth rate
Moderate
Growth habit
Upright, branched, and airy
Fragrance
No particular fragrance confirmed
Bloom period
Dwarf Selection produces numerous bicoloured, daisy-like flowers with bright yellow petals surrounding a red to burgundy centre. Bloom generally extends from June through September and attracts butterflies, bees, and other pollinators. Remove spent heads regularly to encourage new buds and limit excessive self-sowing. Leave only a few heads late in the season when you want to feed birds or collect seed. The slender stems also suit small informal bouquets, although plants should be sheltered from strong wind to keep the flowering display upright.
Days to maturity
6 to 8 weeks
Garden associations
In goodcompany.
Companion plants
Published companion information for Dwarf Selection coreopsis includes Cette annuelle facile porte de nombreuses fleurs jaune vif au centre rouge, se ressème souvent spontanément et attire les papillons dans les massifs ensoleillés. Dwarf Selection coreopsis is an ornamental flowers variety offered as seed for gardeners who want clear, practical product information. Confirmed details include maturity: 6-8 weeks, height: 40-60 cm, spread: 30 cm, colour: Bicolore yellow et red. The packet contains approximately 150 bare seeds, and the formulation is non-organic seeds, treated seeds, open-pollinated variety, coated seeds.
Frequently asked questions
Your questions,answered.
What exactly is in a packet of Dwarf Selection coreopsis?
The packet contains approximately 150 bare seeds of Coreopsis tinctoria Dwarf Selection, product code 60-5422-010. The official product page and the 2026 W.H. Perron catalogue confirm both this quantity and the bare formulation. No coating, priming, or other treatment is stated in the official sources consulted, and the product is not presented as organic, so semences_biologique is marked FALSE. This annual species can produce seed and self-sow, with no F1-hybrid designation, so semence_reproductible is marked TRUE. The seeds are small: open the packet over a clean surface, label the tray before sowing, and keep unused seed tightly closed in cool, dry conditions. bare seed form does not constitute organic certification.
How and when should Dwarf Selection be sown?
Start seed indoors 4 to 6 weeks before outdoor planting, or sow directly in the garden after the last frost. Use a fine, porous, moist medium, distribute the small seeds near the surface, and cover them very lightly. The current W.H. Perron product page recommends approximately 24°C and gives 5 to 10 days for germination. A historical technical sheet tied to the same code instead gives 15 to 18°C and 4 to 6 days; this discrepancy is retained in validation rather than hidden. For home sowing, maintain steady warmth, moisture without saturation, and bright light after emergence. Harden plants before transplanting. For direct sowing, prepare a clean, firm, well-drained seedbed and thin seedlings to maintain good air movement.
How should this annual coreopsis be maintained?
Plant Dwarf Selection in sun or light partial shade in ordinary to sandy, well-drained soil. Water regularly during establishment, then lightly when the surface dries; avoid ground that remains waterlogged. This annual reaches approximately 40 to 60 cm tall and 30 cm wide and may benefit from protection against strong wind because its slender stems can lean. Remove spent flowers to stimulate new buds and limit unwanted self-sowing. If natural return is desired, allow several heads to mature and fall onto open soil instead. The plant attracts butterflies and other pollinators and suits beds, naturalized borders, and cut-flower use. Avoid excessive nitrogen fertilizer, which encourages leafy growth at the expense of bloom and can make stems softer.
Is Coreopsis tinctoria safe for pets?
Yes. The ASPCA classifies Coreopsis species as non-toxic to dogs, cats, and horses. The toxicity and pet-friendly fields are therefore marked FALSE and TRUE respectively. This classification concerns the plant itself, not fertilizers, pesticides, or other products applied during cultivation. It also does not mean an animal should be encouraged to eat it, since a large amount of any plant material may cause digestive discomfort. Keep the packet out of reach and prevent repeated grazing. If an animal swallows a substantial amount, develops vomiting or diarrhea, or behaves abnormally, contact a veterinarian. Provide the name Coreopsis tinctoria, the product code, and a complete list of products used in the garden to support an accurate assessment.
When can you enjoy the harvest or flowering of Dwarf Selection coreopsis?
Dwarf Selection coreopsis is enjoyed during the flowering or decorative development period indicated for this variety. Dwarf Selection coreopsis is an ornamental flowers variety offered as seed for gardeners who want clear, practical product information. Confirmed details include maturity: 6-8 weeks, height: 40-60 cm, spread: 30 cm, colour: Bicolore yellow et red. The packet contains approximately 150 bare seeds, and the formulation is non-organic seeds, treated seeds, open-pollinated variety, coated seeds. For best results, follow the sowing, light, and spacing information associated with this variety. You can adjust care to your soil, weather, and observed growth without exceeding the plant’s actual needs.
Wildlife and pets
Life,around your plants.
Supporting wildlife
Dwarf Selection coreopsis is associated with pollinators or useful garden wildlife in confirmed information; visits vary with flowering and local conditions. Dwarf Selection coreopsis is an ornamental flowers variety offered as seed for gardeners who want clear, practical product information. Confirmed details include maturity: 6-8 weeks, height: 40-60 cm, spread: 30 cm, colour: Bicolore yellow et red.
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