Small pile of dried black Coreopsis tinctoria seeds on a white slate background
Single brown Coreopsis tinctoria seed on grey textured slate surface
Single Tickseed yellow flower with blurred leafy background
COREOPSIS TINCTORIA SEEDS~ single yellow red centred flower
Single yellow with red centre flower of coreopsis tinctoria, with blurred green leafy background
COREOPSIS TINCTORIA flowers in red and yellow with blurred green leafy background
Abundance of yellow Chamomile and red and yellow Coreopsis flowers
Red and yellow flowers of coreopsis with unopened flower buds and a blurred leafy green background
Coreopsis seedlings in pots on black mypex woven fabric
orange Alpaca yarn dyed with Coreopsis and Chamomile on a beige textile fabric
Red Alpaca Light yarn dyed with Coreopsis on beige textile background
Small pile of dried black Coreopsis tinctoria seeds on a white slate background
Single brown Coreopsis tinctoria seed on grey textured slate surface
Single Tickseed yellow flower with blurred leafy background
COREOPSIS TINCTORIA SEEDS~ single yellow red centred flower
Single yellow with red centre flower of coreopsis tinctoria, with blurred green leafy background
COREOPSIS TINCTORIA flowers in red and yellow with blurred green leafy background
Abundance of yellow Chamomile and red and yellow Coreopsis flowers
Red and yellow flowers of coreopsis with unopened flower buds and a blurred leafy green background
Coreopsis seedlings in pots on black mypex woven fabric
orange Alpaca yarn dyed with Coreopsis and Chamomile on a beige textile fabric
Red Alpaca Light yarn dyed with Coreopsis on beige textile background

Tickseed Seeds
COREOPSIS TINCTORIA

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62 in stock

COREOPSIS SEEDS (Coreopsis tinctoria / Tickseed)
Dye Colour: Bronze Orange to Yellow | Country of Collection: Ireland

Coreopsis produces an abundance of showy bi-coloured yellow and red blooms that illuminate the garden from summer through autumn. Great for eco-printing and natural dyeing, this hardy plant yields beautiful shades of bronze orange to yellow. It thrives in sunny spots and makes a vibrant addition to any garden.

Colour Fastness: Medium to Good

Basic Growing Information
🌱 Sowing Period: Late winter/late spring or late summer/autumn
⏳ Germination Time: 7 – 14 days at 16–21°C (60–70°F)
🌿 Height: 45 – 65cm (18 – 26in)
☀️ Preferred Garden Location: Full sun with well-drained, light soil

Additional Details
Open-pollinated & organically grown in Ireland
Germination rate: 87%
License number: IE010713
100 seeds per packet

NOTE: Seeds and plants can only be shipped within Europe. Harvest flowers for eco-printing or the whole plant for dyeing. Can be used fresh or dried.

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