Coreopsis Mercury Rising

Coreopsis ‘Mercury Rising’ Sun 15” – 18” tall. This shocking red tickseed has heads turning. The 1.5” flowers are a brilliant magenta-claret with glowing yellow centers. Not only does it sport a new color, it also has a slightly different growth habit; politely spreading and intertwining with neighboring plants. Reports say it can sweep 2’ to 3’. ‘Mercury Rising’ is more hardy than ‘Limerock Ruby’ (which was a huge disappointment), hardy in Zones 5 – 9.   If all of the rumors are true that I’m hearing in the industry, ‘Mercury Rising’ will be one of the top selling perennials in 2013.   We have this eye-popping tickseed at Faddegon’s. Every time I look at the display, I get all heated up, or perhaps it’s just a hot flash.