{"product_id":"dwarf-red-praire","title":"Dwarf Red Praire","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003c!--StartFragment --\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDwarf Red Prairie – Coreopsis tinctoria\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eHeirloom | Hardy Annual | U.S. Wildflower\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c!--StartFragment --\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAdd bold, prairie-inspired colour to your garden with Coreopsis 'Dwarf Red Prairie'.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis compact annual wildflower produces masses of mahogany-red daisy-like blooms on slender stems, creating a vibrant display from late spring through summer. With its tidy habit and drought tolerance, it’s ideal for borders, native gardens, containers, and mass plantings. A magnet for bees, butterflies, and birds, it also self-seeds readily for naturalised charm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBotanical Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eCoreopsis tinctoria\u003c\/em\u003e 'Dwarf Red Prairie'\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeight \u0026amp; Spread:\u003c\/strong\u003e 30–45cm tall × 25cm wide\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePosition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e Well-drained, moderately fertile soil\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlowering Period:\u003c\/strong\u003e Spring to early autumn\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUses:\u003c\/strong\u003e Borders, wildflower gardens, containers, pollinator habitats\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOther Names:\u003c\/strong\u003e Plains Coreopsis, Tickseed, Calliopsis\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eApprox 0.100g of seed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy You'll Love It:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRich mahogany-red blooms with dainty yellow accents\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompact habit perfect for small gardens and pots\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAttracts bees, butterflies, and birds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDrought-tolerant and low maintenance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRe-seeds easily for naturalised displays\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e🌱 \u003cstrong\u003eGrowing Instructions (Care Guide)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e🌞 Sunlight:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRequires full sun for best flowering and compact growth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e🌱 Soil:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePrefers well-drained, moderately fertile soil. Tolerates poor or sandy soils.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e🌱 Sowing Instructions:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSow directly in spring or autumn\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLightly cover seeds (2–3mm deep)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGerminates in 7–14 days at 18–22°C\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpace plants 20–25cm apart\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e💧 Watering:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWater regularly during establishment. Once mature, water moderately—tolerates dry conditions well.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e✂️ Maintenance:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDeadhead spent blooms to prolong flowering\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAllow some flowers to go to seed for natural reseeding\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReplace seasonally for best performance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e🌼 Tip:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePerfect for pairing with cosmos, calendula, or native grasses in a low-maintenance pollinator garden. Ideal for warm-temperate climates like Victoria.\u003c!--EndFragment --\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c!--EndFragment --\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Organic Garden Selections","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45219019456709,"sku":null,"price":3.5,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0646\/0185\/0053\/files\/iStock-2182712065-modified-0eeecad4-2155-4c5a-bc23-86b6c7167548DwarfRedPrairie_Coreopsistinctoria.jpg?v=1760928868","url":"https:\/\/organicgardenselections.com.au\/products\/dwarf-red-praire","provider":"Organic Garden Selections","version":"1.0","type":"link"}