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Hardy and very floriferous, Coreopsis ‘Mercury Rising’ is a vigorous perennial forming a wide spreading, well-branched clump of bright green, narrow leaves. From early summer through early fall, potentially even until frost, it produces masses of 2 in. large (5 cm), lustrous, velvety-red flowers adorned with a bright golden center.
Description. 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.
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'Mercury Rising' is a C. rosea hybrid, one of the Big Bang™ series from American plant breeder Darrell Probst. The plant forms wide spreading, well-branched foliage (6-9" tall) of bright green narrow leaves (to 1-3" long).
A long-blooming perennial, Coreopsis Big Bang™ 'Mercury Rising' has abundant dark red flowers with a golden eye and white and yellow streaks in fall. Shop at Jackson & Perkins today.
A very long-blooming perennial for sunny areas, forming a narrow, upright mound of medium-textured leaves. The exceptionally large velvety-wine daisies have a contrasting gold-orange button centre, appearing in succession from mid summer to mid autumn. Some flowers may appear frosted in creamy-white.
Coreopsis Big Bang™ 'Mercury Rising' is hardy through Zone 5 in the North, with excellent vigor and colorfastness. Mildew-free, it attracts butterflies and bees. Make it part of your sunny border this season, and begin enjoying one of the most remarkable new perennials in the world today.
Coreopsis Big Bang™ 'Mercury Rising' Out of stock. 5 (1) Mildew free and Long blooming. SKU 49663. Zone and Shipping details. Enter the Zip code to get Zone range and estimated delivery date. Item Form. 1-Quart. $19.95. $17.95. Key Characteristics. Zone. 5 - 9. Mature Height. 18 IN. Mature Width. 3 Feet. Sun / Shade. Full Sun. Moisture Level.
