coreopsis x 'mercury rising' (tickseed)* apricot

coreopsis x 'mercury rising' (tickseed)* apricotdeep 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.)

dislikes winter wetness and deadheading will encourage a prolonged bloom time

swamp milkweed thrives in moist to wet soils

so applying beneficial nematodes twice a year may be required

easy care perennial

green leaves with red veining have a silver overlay and dark green margin

somewhat horizontal habit

upright stems with panicles of small white flowers

holds its blue colour late into the growing season

accent perennial

not tolerant of drought conditions

narrow leaves with white centre and blue margins

hibiscus are late to break dormancy in the spring usually late may in southern ontario