{"product_id":"coreopsis-mercury-rising","title":"Coreopsis, Mercury Rising","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"62\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"31\"\u003eCoreopsis, ‘Mercury Rising’\u003c\/strong\u003e (\u003cem data-start=\"33\" data-end=\"44\"\u003eCoreopsis\u003c\/em\u003e ‘Mercury Rising’)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"64\" data-end=\"450\"\u003eMercury Rising coreopsis is a standout perennial known for its rich, velvety red blooms—one of the deepest red tones available in coreopsis. Part of the Big Bang™ series, it combines vibrant color with strong garden performance, offering long-lasting blooms, compact growth, and excellent adaptability. It brings bold contrast to pollinator plantings, borders, and meadow-style gardens.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"452\" data-end=\"475\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"452\" data-end=\"475\"\u003eKey Characteristics\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"477\" data-end=\"783\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"477\" data-end=\"521\"\u003eDeep red blooms with long seasonal color\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"521\" data-end=\"524\"\u003eMercury Rising produces saturated crimson-red flowers with a soft, velvety appearance that holds well in sun without fading quickly. Blooming from early summer into fall, it provides continuous color, especially when lightly deadheaded or cut back mid-season.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"785\" data-end=\"1049\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"785\" data-end=\"827\"\u003eReliable nectar source for pollinators\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"827\" data-end=\"830\"\u003eThe open flower structure makes nectar and pollen easily accessible to bees, butterflies, and other beneficial insects. Its extended bloom window helps sustain pollinator activity through the peak of the growing season.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1051\" data-end=\"1341\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1051\" data-end=\"1112\"\u003eCompact, clump-forming perennial for structured plantings\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1112\" data-end=\"1115\"\u003eThis variety forms a tidy, upright clump, typically reaching 12–18 inches tall. 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