Coreopsis × hybrida Incredible! Swirl | Tickseed | Coreopsis Seeds

Coreopsis × hybrida ‘Incredible! Swirl’ is a wild and whimsical garden beauty that truly stands out in flower beds and cutting gardens. The elegant cream and cranberry coloured blooms create a striking yet versatile colour combination that works beautifully in fresh bouquets and floral arrangements.

Plants are covered with cheerful daisy-like flowers, attracting a wide range of pollinators including bees, butterflies, and other beneficial insects throughout the summer.

Each strong stem produces multiple blooms measuring about 2.5–4 cm  adding texture and movement to garden plantings. When planted in the cool temperatures of early spring, plants can reach 90–100 cm in height, producing long stems ideal for cutting.

The flowers can be harvested either fully open or in bud stage, making them especially useful for adding sparkle and structure to bouquets.

This easy-to-grow variety thrives in sunny locations and well-drained soil, rewarding gardeners with a long flowering season and vibrant colour.

Plant Details

Botanical name: Coreopsis × hybrida
Common name: Tickseed

Life cycle: Perennial
Hybrid status: Hybrid

Plant height: 90–100 cm
Stem length: 60–100 cm
Plant spacing: 30–40 cm

Days to maturity: 80–100 days
Vase life: 5–7 days

Flower colour: Cream and cranberry
Flower size: 2.5–4 cm
Exposure: Full sun

Sowing

Indoor sowing: February – April
Direct sowing outdoors: April – May

Sow seeds on the surface or cover lightly, as light helps improve germination.

Germination temperature: 18–22°C
Germination time: 10–14 days

Growing Information

Coreopsis grows best in full sun and well-drained soil. Plants are tolerant of heat and relatively drought resistant once established.

Regular deadheading encourages continuous flowering throughout the summer.

Why Grow Coreopsis ‘Incredible! Swirl’

✔ Unique cream and cranberry flowers
✔ Tall stems perfect for cut flower production
✔ Attracts bees, butterflies and pollinators
✔ Long flowering season
✔ Easy to grow and low maintenance