{"product_id":"coreopsis-ruby-kiss","title":"Coreopsis, Ruby Kiss","description":"\u003cdiv class=\" product_detail__content hide-scrollbar tw-overflow-hidden mce__content tw-mb-3 lg:tw-mb-8\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product under title\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"product attribute overview\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"value\"\u003eElegant blooms are kissed with raspberry-red rings.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-detailed-description\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"description\"\u003eSoft, frilly white petals pucker at the center with a kiss of rich ruby color. The twirling, long-flowering beauties bring Victorian garden style to landscaping and beckon butterflies from July through October. Low-maintenance and simply gorgeous for cut floral displays.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"description\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"description\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv aria-expanded=\"true\" aria-selected=\"true\" class=\"collapsibleTab allow active\" data-collapsible=\"true\" data-role=\"collapsible\" role=\"tab\"\u003e\u003cdiv data-role=\"trigger\" tabindex=\"0\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHow to Sow and Plant\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv aria-hidden=\"false\" class=\"collapsibleContent\" data-role=\"content\" role=\"tabpanel\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"content-block How to Sow and Plant\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCoreopsis may be grown from seed sown early indoors and transplanted outside after frost, or sown directly in the garden in summer, or grown from potted plants.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSowing Seed Indoors:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSow indoors 6-8 weeks before outdoor planting time\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSow ½ inches deep in seed-starting formula\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKeep the soil moist at 70-75 degrees F\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSeedlings emerge in 15-20 days\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAs soon as seedlings emerge, provide plenty of light on a sunny windowsill or grow seedlings 3-4 inches beneath fluorescent plant lights turned on 16 hours per day, off for 8 hours at night. Raise the lights as the plants grow taller. Incandescent bulbs will not work for this process because they will get too hot. Most plants require a dark period to grow, do not leave lights on for 24 hours.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSeedlings do not need much fertilizer, feed when they are 3-4 weeks old using a starter solution (half strength of a complete indoor houseplant food) according to manufacturer’s directions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIf you are growing in small cells, you may need to transplant the seedlings to 3 or 4 inch pots when seedlings have at least 2 pairs of true leaves before transplanting to the garden so they have enough room to develop strong roots.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBefore planting in the garden, seedling plants need to be “hardened off”. Accustom young plants to outdoor conditions by moving them to a sheltered place outside for a week. Be sure to protect them from wind and hot sun at first. If frost threatens at night, cover or bring containers indoors, then take them out again in the morning.  This hardening off process toughens the plant’s cell structure and reduces transplant shock and scalding.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSowing Directly in the Garden:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChoose a location in full sun with well-drained soil after danger of frost. In frost free areas sow from fall to early spring.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRemove weeds and work organic matter into the top 6-8 inches of soil; then level and smooth. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSow evenly and thinly cover with ½ inch of fine soil. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFirm the soil lightly and keep it evenly moist. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSeedlings will emerge in 15-20 days.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThin to 18 inches apart when seedlings are 2 inches tall.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlanting Potted Plants:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChoose a location in full sun with well-drained soil.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePrepare the bed by turning the soil under to a depth of 6-12 inches removing any debris, and lightly raking as level as possible.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe addition of organic matter (leaf mold, compost, well-rotted manure) benefits all gardens and is essential in recently constructed neighborhoods.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlant on a cloudy day or in late afternoon to reduce transplant shock.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDig a hole for each plant large enough to amply accommodate the root ball. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUnpot the plant and gently loosen the root ball with your hands to encourage good root growth. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlace the top of the root ball even with the level of the surrounding soil. Fill with soil to the top of the root ball. Press soil down firmly with your hand. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUse the plant tag as a location marker. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThoroughly water and apply a light mulch layer on top of the soil (1-2 inches) to conserve water and reduce weeds.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"SeedScope","offers":[{"title":"50 Seeds","offer_id":47595732599010,"sku":"0324-Coreopsis-50-1PC","price":9.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"100 Seeds🔥🔥","offer_id":47595732631778,"sku":"0324-Coreopsis-100-1PC","price":13.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"200 Seeds🔥🔥🔥","offer_id":47595732664546,"sku":"0324-Coreopsis-200-1PC","price":29.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0802\/0436\/6050\/files\/967253c27578fd87dcf889f19d1491e5.jpg?v=1773993005","url":"https:\/\/seedscope.store\/products\/coreopsis-ruby-kiss","provider":"SeedScope","version":"1.0","type":"link"}