Coreopsis rosea 'Sweet Dreams'

Sweet Dreams Tickseed

Coreopsis rosea ‘Sweet Dreams’ is a charming, long-blooming pink tickseed prized for its soft rosy-pink flowers with a bright yellow eye and airy, fine-textured foliage. Blooming steadily from early summer into fall, it brings a light, graceful look to sunny borders and pollinator-friendly plantings.


Plant Profile
Type: Herbaceous perennial

Mature Size:



Width: 18–24 in.



Height: 18–24 in.



Bloom:



Daisy-like flowers in soft pink with a clear yellow center



Long bloom season: early summer through fall



Excellent rebloom with deadheading



Foliage:



Fine, threadlike medium green leaves



Forms a loose, airy, mounded clump



Zones: 4a–9b
Light: Full sun
Soil: Moist, well-drained soils; prefers more moisture than most coreopsis
Water: Moderate; benefits from consistent moisture


Features & Uses


Form: Graceful, open habit with gentle movement



Ideal for cottage gardens, native plantings, pollinator gardens, and mixed borders



One of the best pink-flowering coreopsis cultivars



Strong pollinator appeal (bees, butterflies)



Deer resistant




Care Notes


Deadhead regularly to maintain continuous bloom



Cut back in late fall or early spring



Avoid prolonged drought; performs best with even moisture



Can be short-lived in very dry soils—mulch helps retain moisture

Plant type

Perennial

Height

18-24''

Width

18-24"

Hardiness zones

4–9

Sunlight

Full Sun

Growth rate

Fast

Bloom time

Summer

Flower color

Red

Leaf color

Green

Fall color

Green

Attracts

Bees, Butterflies

Soil

Loamy, Sandy

Landscape use

Accent Plant, Container, Mass Planting

Shape

Compact Rounded

Fruit

Yes

Deer resistant

Yes

Drought tolerant

No