- Partial Sun to Full Sun (At Least 5 Hours of Direct Sunlight)
- Mature Height 8 - 12 Inches
- Mature Spread 8 - 12 Inches
- Growing Zones 4 - 8
- Use As A Filler In Containers
Coreopsis is a natural addition to any cottage, prairie, or meadow garden, but it can be a bit of a nuisance due to its high rate of self-seeding. Li’l Bang™ Riding Hood Tickseed solves that problem with nonstop blooming of sterile flowers. This tickseed produces nectar to entice beneficial pollinators, hummingbirds, and butterflies but does not produce pollen and seed. The shorter size of the plant also makes for a more dense upright shape that is less prone to falling flat. The deep reddish-copper flowers add to this perennial’s list of pros.
Li’l Bang™ Riding Hood has finely cut foliage, complementing large-leaved perennials and shrubs perfectly. Try planting it with Maiden Grass, Shasta Daisies, and Riding Hood Tickseed for a dazzling early summer combination. Deer are not often attracted to the foliage or flowers, although slugs and snails may be a problem for newly emerging shoots in the spring. The flowers are wonderful for indoor arrangements and are often dried for wreaths and winter decorating.
Li’l Bang™ Riding Hood Tickseed Care
Plant Tickseed in a spot with full sun or at least 6 hours of direct sunlight. Free-draining, average-texture soil is a must. Fertilize with an all-purpose, balanced, granular fertilizer once in the early spring. Lightly scratch it into the soil for continued feeding throughout the growing season. This perennial is cold and heat tolerant and can be grown in USDA zones 3-8 with little winter protection.
Container-grown coreopsis will require more watering and regular fertilizing through the growing season. Water when the top 2-3 inches of soil are dry. Fertilize with liquid seaweed or fish emulsion once a month from April to August. Deadhead pot-grown plants as the flowers fade. Deadheading is not necessary for large clumps in the garden. Cut back any spent foliage in early spring just as the plant emerges from dormancy and new green shoots appear.
Li’l Bang™ Riding Hood Tickseed Spacing
The compact size of the Li’l Bang™ series makes it great for growing in containers as the ‘filler’ or for edging a smaller garden. The mature height and spread are a restrained 8-12 inches. Space the plants 10 inches on center when growing in the garden. A container with at least an 8-inch diameter is required for pot growing.
Li'l Bang™ Riding Hood Tickseed Information
| USDA Hardiness Zones: 4 - 8 |
| Plant Type: Perennial |
| Light Exposure: Partial Sun to Full Sun (At Least 6 Hours of Direct Sunlight) |
| Mature Height: 8 - 12 Inches |
| Mature Spread: 8 - 12 Inches |
| Spacing: 10 - 12 Inches |
| Habit: Upright |
| Flower Color(s): Red |
| Flower Description: |
| Bloom Period: |
| Foliage Type: Herbaceous |
| Foliage Color(s): Green |
| Foliage Description: |
| Seasonal Interest: Spring Flowering, Summer Flowering, Fall Flowering |
| Watering: Average |
| Resists: Disease |
| Tolerates: N/A |
| Attracts: Butterflies |
| Container Role: Filler |
| Uses: Borders, Containers, Mass Planting |
| Features: Attracts Pollinators, Continuous Blooming or Rebloomer |
| Brand: |
| Common Name: Li'l Bang™ Riding Hood Tickseed |
| Other Name(s): Riding Hood Tickseed |
| Scientific Name: Coreopsis LI'L BANG™ 'Riding Hood' |
- SKU:
- 1231013096-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
Below are some factors we consider when determining when to ship the plants depending on the timing of the order.
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