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Herbaceous Perennial

Bidens aurea 'Hannay's Lemon Drop'

Arizona beggar's ticks 'Hannay's Lemon Drop'

A bushy, short-lived perennial, to about 1m tall, with finely-divided leaves. Single, daisy-like flowers have lemon petals tipped with white around a gold central disc, and are borne over a long season, from late summer to mid autumn

Synonyms
Bidens heterophylla 'Hannay's Lemon Drop'
Boleus 'Lemon Queen'
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Size
Ultimate height
0.5–1 metres
Time to ultimate height
2–5 years
Ultimate spread
0.5–1 metres
Growing conditions
Chalk
Clay
Loam
Sand
Moisture
Moist but well–drained
pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Colour & scent
StemFlowerFoliageFruit
Spring Green
Summer Yellow White Green
Autumn Yellow White Green
Winter
Position
  • Full sun
Aspect

West–facing or South–facing

Exposure
Exposed or Sheltered
Drought resistance
Yes
Hardiness
H3
Botanical details
Family
Asteraceae
Native to the UK
No
Foliage
Deciduous
Habit
Bushy
Genus

Bidens can be annuals, perennials or deciduous shrubs, with opposite, simple or pinnately-divided leaves and daisy-like or disc-like flowerheads in summer

Name status

Accepted

How to grow

Cultivation

Grow in a moderately fertile, moist but well-drained soil in full sun. Mulch in autumn; in cold areas lift plants before first frosts and keep frost-free over winter

Propagation

Propagate by stem cuttings in spring or autumn

Suggested planting locations and garden types
  • Prairie planting
  • Cottage and informal garden
  • Flower borders and beds
Pruning

Deadhead to prolong flowering

Pests

Generally pest-free

Diseases

Generally disease-free

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