Coreopsis rosea 'Sweet Dreams' – Bicolor White and Raspberry Tickseed

Tickseed 'Sweet Dreams' (Coreopsis rosea 'Sweet Dreams')

Coreopsis rosea 'Sweet Dreams' (kor-ee-OP-sis ROSE-ee-ah) features bicolored, white-tipped and raspberry-centered blooms 1 to 1.5 inches across, long-lasting. Flowers cover the mound of grassy foliage for weeks in summer and early fall. This hybrid does not produce seed.

Noteworthy Characteristics

• 'Sweet Dreams' can spread rapidly by rhizomes
• Blooms are attractive to bees and butterflies

Growing Conditions & Care

Grow in fertile, well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade. Requires steady moisture. Trim back in late spring to keep plants upright, and again in late summer for fall rebloom.

Propagation

Divide in early spring or root basal cuttings in spring.

Potential Problems

Slugs, snails, bacterial spot, rust, Botrytis flower blight, aster yellows, powdery mildew, downy mildew, and fungal spots.

Quick Reference

• Height: 6–12 in.
• Spread: 1–3 ft.
• Light: Full sun only
• Moisture: Medium to wet
• Maintenance: Moderate
• Bloom Time: Early fall to summer
• Flower Color: Pink, White
• Uses: Beds, borders, cut flower, ground covers, naturalizing, roadside, cottage gardens
• Type: Perennial