Big Bang™ Mercury Rising Coreopsis
Coreopsis x 'Mercury Rising' PP #24,689
SKU
08889
A color breakthrough - a hardy, red-flowering coreopsis with deep velvety red flowers with frilly bright gold centers above fresh green, finely textured foliage. Petals are streaked with frosty white in late fall. A well-branched selection with excellent disease resistance. Spreads gently in the garden. An herbaceous perennial.
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Full sun, Partial sun
Once established, water occasionally; more in extreme heat or containers.
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- 101 Market
8980 Quantrelle Ave. N.e. Otsego MN 55330
- 14th Street Garden Center
793 Jersey Ave. Jersey City NJ 07303
- 3rd Avenue Floral & Greenhouse
1110 3rd Ave. West Dickinson ND 58601
- 4 Ever Green Ldsp. & Dgn
21457 214th Circle Ave Milford IA 51351
| Botanical Pronunciation | kor-ee-OP-sis |
|---|---|
| Average Size at Maturity | Quickly raches 18 in. tall, spreading 30 to 36 in. wide. |
| Bloom Time | Summer to Fall |
| Deciduous/ Evergreen | Herbaceous |
| Flower Attribute | Flowers for Cutting, Long Bloom Season, Showy Flowers |
| Flower Color | Red |
| Foliage Color | Green |
| Garden Style | Cottage, Mediterranean, Rustic |
| Growth Habit | Mounding, Rounded |
| Growth Rate | Fast |
| Landscape Use | Border, Container, Cutting Garden |
| Light Needs | Full sun, Partial sun |
| Patent Act | Asexual reproduction of plants protected by the Plant Patent Act is prohibited during the life of the patent. |
| Special Feature | Attracts Butterflies, Easy Care, Extreme Cold Hardiness, Improved Disease Resistance, North American Native Selection, Waterwise, Fast Growing, Pet Friendly |
| Water Needs | Low |
| Watering Needs | Once established, water occasionally; more in extreme heat or containers. |
| Companion Plants | Yarrow (Achillea); Black-Eyed Susan (Rudbeckia); Coneflower (Echinacea); Blue Fescue (Festuca); Blanket Flower (Gaillardia) |
Thrives in average to lean, well-drained soils. Water regularly in first growing season to establish root system. Reduce frequency once established in landscape; water containers when soil surface is dry. Remove spent flowers for a neat appearance. Cut back in fall after flowering. Fertilize in early spring.
This Plant's Growing Zones: 5-9
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