large-flowered tickseed

Water regularly. Keep soil lightly moist but not soggy or wet throughout the growing season. Water deeply and thoroughly but infrequently; it's best to give the plant a good soaking about once a week in dry weather. Don't let the soil dry out completely. Reduce watering in autumn as the plant slows its growth and goes dormant over winter. Generally, don't excess water during the winter. Fertilizer: Feed with a balanced fertilizer once in the early spring and again mid-summer for the best flowering.

Large-flowered Tickseed (Coreopsis grandiflora 'Sundancer') prefers full sun or at least 6-8 hours of direct sunlight per day. For best growth and flowering, plants should be placed in an area where they can receive at least 6-8 hours of uninterrupted sunlight throughout the day. If possible, try to provide partial shade or some protection from the afternoon sun during the hottest part of the day, particularly in areas with extreme temperatures. As a summer flowering plant, Large-flowered Tickseed should receive the most sunlight between 10am and 4pm, when it is most likely to flower and thrive.

Large-flowered tickseed (Coreopsis grandiflora 'Sundancer') should be pruned as soon as the blooms begin to fade. This species produces relatively large flowers, and it can become top-heavy and spindly if not pruned regularly. The best time to prune is after the first round of blooms have died off in late spring or early summer. Begin by removing any dead flower heads and any dead, damaged, or crossed stems. Then cut back the whole plant by about 1-third its height. This will encourage new growth and give the plant a compact, manageable shape. It will also help to prevent it from becoming too leggy or overgrown. Prune again in late summer or early autumn if needed.