Cultivation

Suitability of Coreopsis for cut flowers

Coreopsis L.

Coreopsis is suitable for cut flowers, maintaining its ornamental quality in a vase for up to two weeks. The optimal harvesting stage is when the buds begin to open.

In the reference 16 varieties crop Tickseed, where this is mentioned in the description.

To achieve maximum vase life, Coreopsis should be harvested when the buds are just beginning to open, allowing the remaining buds on the stem to bloom in the vase. It is recommended to place the cut stems immediately into cool water.

Varieties with strong, upright stems are most suitable for cut flower production; these require support during commercial cultivation to prevent lodging. To ensure continuous production, it is important to harvest regularly and remove spent flower heads to prevent seed formation and premature cessation of flowering.

General information about the subject — on the page Suitability for cutting.

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Varieties of Tickseed mentioned in the description

Selection based on the description text, not on official evaluation: these data are absent from registers. For specific variety details, please refer to its profile.