coreopsis x 'mercury rising' (tickseed)*
$15.95
- deep velvety red flowers have yellow centres
- narrow, thread-like foliage forms compact mounds
- proven to be hardy for zone 5
- bloom time: midsummer to fall
- zone 5
- height 30-50cm
- spread 60-80cm
- colour red
- grows best in an average to moist soil, but will thrive in any well-drained site
- remove spent flowers for continuous blooming
- excellent disease resistance
- full sun
- low maintenance
- long blooming
- (image courtesy of NVK nurseries, NVK holdings inc.)