- Full Sun (At Least 6 Hours Of Direct Sunlight)
- Mature Height 15 - 18 Inches
- Mature Spread 15 - 18 Inches
- Growing Zones 5 - 9
- Use As A Filler In Containers
Eager to find a dainty, pearly-white bloom to complement other colors in your containers or yard? Your search ends with Big Bang™ Polaris Tickseed, otherwise known as Coreopsis BIG BANG™ 'Polaris', Polaris Tickseed, and Threadleaf Coreopsis. This herbaceous perennial, an American creation of Darrel Probst, consists of an apricot disk surrounded by pristine-white ray florets. Supported by refined, narrow foliage, this compact plant, with its showy pale blooms wafting in the wind, will add brightness and contrast to any yard or pot from summer until fall.
Any gardener will do well with Big Bang™ Polaris Tickseed. Compact and slow growing, this hybrid is exceptionally manageable. Being both disease resistant and drought tolerant, it poses minimal headaches. Even animals are not a primary concern. Being deer resistant, this wash of white won’t suddenly disappear when the critters come searching in your backyard for a midnight snack. Ultimately, Big Bang™ Polaris Tickseed’s low maintenance makes it the ideal choice for someone who has just stepped into the gardening ring or for someone who has already been there for years.
Big Bang™ Polaris Tickseed Care
Big Bang™ Polaris Tickseed will smile broadly, showing its many pearly-white florets, when planted in full sun and loamy, slightly acidic soil that is well draining. A good pH target range to aim for is 5.5 to 6.5. To encourage growth in containers, amend general potting soil with sand, perlite, or coco coir. Conduct a moisture check prior to watering this humidity-tolerant, showy bloomer.
A low-maintenance perennial, Big Bang™ Polaris Tickseed does not require frequent trimming. Depending on the number of plants, however, deadheading is recommended after the blooming season has begun. To encourage production of larger and more brilliant blooms, trim spent blooms with a pair of snips or scissors. Wipe any tools with alcohol prior to trimming to prevent spreading disease from one plant to another. If Big Bang™ Polaris Tickseed is planted en masse in larger quantities, you can shear the plants a quarter to a third of their height to inspire another wave of white blooms.
Big Bang™ Polaris Tickseed Spacing
Big Bang™ Polaris Tickseed reaches a maximum height of only 15 to 18 inches and looks great in borders among other perennials or in containers while playing solo. Make sure, however, to plant these stars at least 18 inches from each other when installing them in hedges or groups.
Big Bang Polaris Tickseed Information
| USDA Hardiness Zones: 5 - 9 |
| Plant Type: Perennial |
| Light Exposure: Full Sun (At Least 6 Hours Of Direct Sunlight) |
| Mature Height: 15 - 18 Inches |
| Mature Spread: 15 - 18 Inches |
| Spacing: 15 - 18 Inches |
| Habit: Mounded, Upright |
| Flower Color(s): White |
| Flower Description: Clear White |
| Bloom Period: Summer |
| Foliage Type: Herbaceous |
| Foliage Color(s): Green |
| Foliage Description: |
| Seasonal Interest: Summer Flowering, Fall Flowering |
| Watering: Low |
| Resists: Deer, Rabbit |
| Tolerates: Drought, Salt |
| Attracts: Bees, Butterflies |
| Container Role: Filler |
| Uses: Borders, Containers, Mass Planting |
| Features: Attracts Pollinators, Cut Flowers, Continuous Blooming or Rebloomer |
| Brand: |
| Common Name: Big Bang Polaris Tickseed |
| Other Name(s): Polaris Tickseed |
| Scientific Name: Coreopsis BIG BANG 'Polaris' |
- SKU:
- 1231010846-pc
Container Sizes
Please Note: The pictures below are to give a general representation of the different container sizes. The actual size/ages of plants are estimates and will vary based on; type of plant, time of year, last pruning & many other factors.
4.5" Pot
Also Known As:
4.5" Container
Plant Age:
~ 6 months
Plant Size:
~ 3"-6"
Pot Size:
~ 4.5"H x 3.75"W
Volume:
1.42 quarts
Quart Pot
Also Known As:
Quart
Plant Age:
~ 6 months - 1 year
Plant Size:
~ 4"-8"
Pot Size:
~ 4.75"H x 4.5"W
Volume:
1.50 quarts
2.5 Quart
Also Known As:
2.5 Quart Pot
Plant Age:
~ 1 - 2 years old
Plant Size:
~ 8"-12"
Pot Size:
~ 6.5"H x 6.5"W
Volume:
2.20-2.30 quarts
#1 Pot
Also Known As:
#1 Container
1 Gallon
Plant Age:
~ 1 - 2 years old
Plant Size:
~ 10"-14"
Pot Size:
~ 7"H x 7.75"W
Volume:
2.26-3.73 quarts
#2 Pot
Also Known As:
#2 Container
2 Gallon
Plant Age:
~ 1.5 - 3 years old
Plant Size:
~ 12"-18"
Pot Size:
~ 9.5"H x 9.5"W
Volume:
1.19-1.76 gallons
#3 Pot
Also Known As:
#3 Container
3 Gallon
Plant Age:
~ 2 - 4 years old
Plant Size:
~ 12"-30"
Pot Size:
~9.5"H x 11"W
Volume:
2.32-2.76 gallons
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Plant Addicts always guarantees your plant(s) will arrive happy & healthy. However, plant(s) are being shipped through the mail & sometimes accidents happen. If the plant is dead, has dried out roots or the incorrect item was shipped, just notify Plant Addicts within 3 days upon delivery. We may ask for pictures but will try to make it as easy as possible for you. Please note, plant(s) with damaged branches or wilted leaves will not qualify for this guarantee. Plants are very resilient and will rebound quickly when cared for correctly.
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We encourage all plant lovers to purchase the Plant Addicts Warranty, whether you're a new gardener or an expert. There are many variables outside of anyone's control that can cause a plant to die. Hungry animals, drought, poor soil conditions, over watering, diseases & pests are all good examples of what can cause plants to die. The Plant Addicts Warranty is a 1 year warranty protecting you from all of the unknowns and will replace your plant if something were to happen to it.
The warranty is purchased on a per plant basis and must be purchased at the same time as the plant(s). We will cover 100% of the price of the plant, but the warranty does not cover shipping costs. SImply let us know if your plant has died within 1 year of receiving it and we will get you a new one shipped out as soon as possible (depending on the time of the year and availability). We may ask for photos for documentation purposes, but we try to make the process as easy as possible.
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Plant Shipping
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Winter to Early Spring
We ship only when it's warm enough to plant in your growing zone.
Sometimes plants aren't completely ready to sell and ship in early spring. We will wait until the plants are ready before shipping so you don't get a subpar product.
For Southern plants we will be able to ship much earlier than plants coming from our northern nursery.
Summer
If there is extreme heat we may delay shipping for a week or several weeks.
We review what areas the plants are traveling through as well as your location.
Fall into Winter
We’ll ship plants out all the way up to the end of the fall planting season!
Winter
Get your order in early to reserve your plants for Spring planting!
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Planter Shipping
Standard Colors: 2-3 business days
Special Order Colors: 8 weeks - this is due to the planter being custom made with the color(s) of your choice
Please Note: On special orders there can not be any cancellations