perennial

Uptick Gold & Bronze Tickseed

The Story

Plant Bio

Coreopsis, or tickseed, are cheerful, daisy-like flowering plants, mostly native to North America. They are known for their long bloom season, drought tolerance, and ease of care in sunny borders.

'Baluptgonz' is part of the UPTICK series, bred for a tidy, mounding habit and exceptionally large flowers. Its blooms are golden-yellow with a large, deep bronze-red center, providing a striking bicolor effect.

Uses & Benefits:

Provides a continuous wave of cheerful, bicolored flowers from early summer to fall. Its neat, mounding habit makes it an excellent choice for edging borders and filling containers.

Its compact size makes it ideal for small gardens, containers, and window boxes. The flowers are excellent for cutting and adding to small bouquets.

The open-faced flowers are a rich source of nectar and pollen for a wide variety of pollinators, including bees and butterflies. If seed heads are left, they provide food for finches.

Essentials

At a Glance

Plant Type

Perennial

Height

13 inches

Width

13 inches

Light

Full Sun

Zones

5, 6, 7, 8, 9

Water

Low to Medium

Humidity

Tolerates a wide range

Lifespan

Short-lived perennial

Native To

Hybrid of North American species

Toxicity

Non-toxic

Bloom period

Early summer – Early fall

In flower about 4 months of the year

Planting

How to Grow

Select a location in full sun with excellent drainage.
Amend heavy soils with sand or compost to improve drainage.
Dig a hole as deep and twice as wide as the pot.
Set the plant in the hole, ensuring the crown is at soil level.
Backfill, firm the soil, and water thoroughly.
Deadhead spent flowers regularly to prolong blooming.

Pro Tip

Shear the entire plant back by half after the first major flush of blooms to promote a second, tidier wave of flowers.

Keep It Thriving

Care Guide

Do

Provide at least 6 hours of direct sun daily.
Deadhead or shear to encourage continuous blooming.
Divide every few years to maintain vitality as they can be short-lived.

Don't

Do not overwater or plant in soggy, poorly drained soil.
Avoid excessive fertilization, which can lead to weak, floppy growth.
Don't plant in shade, as flowering will be poor.

Seasonal Care Calendar

Task	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
Deadhead
Divide
Plant

Watch Out For

Pests & Diseases

Common Pests

Common Diseases

In the Garden

Landscape Uses & Companions

Landscape Uses

Vibrant front-of-border colorCheerful container and window box fillerMass planting for a sea of flowers

Companion Plants

Salvia nemorosa 'Caradonna'Echinacea purpurea Nepeta 'Walker's Low'Pennisetum alopecuroides 'Hameln'Gaura lindheimeri

Multiply

Propagation Methods

Good to Know

Common Questions

Uptick Gold & Bronze Tickseed questions

What zones can Uptick Gold & Bronze Tickseed grow in?

Uptick Gold & Bronze Tickseed is hardy in USDA Zones 5–9. Inside that range it survives winter in the ground; outside it, grow it as an annual or a container plant you protect.

Is Uptick Gold & Bronze Tickseed deer resistant?

Yes — Uptick Gold & Bronze Tickseed is rated deer-resistant. Deer typically pass it over, though extreme hunger can override any plant's defenses.

When does Uptick Gold & Bronze Tickseed bloom?

Uptick Gold & Bronze Tickseed typically blooms in early summer through early fall. Exact timing shifts a week or two with your zone — Sow's bloom calendar maps it to your garden.

Does Uptick Gold & Bronze Tickseed need full sun?

Uptick Gold & Bronze Tickseed does best in full sun (6+ hours).

Is Uptick Gold & Bronze Tickseed drought tolerant?

Yes — once established (usually after the first full season), Uptick Gold & Bronze Tickseed handles dry spells with minimal watering. Water deeply its first year to build the root system that makes that possible.