Bidens ferulifolia Beedance Painted Red ('Sunbidevb 2'PBR)
fern-leaved beggar's ticks [Beedance Painted Red]
A compact perennial, usually grown as an annual, with finely divided, dark green leaves and fragrant orange-red flowerheads with yellow centres from summer to autumn
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Size
Ultimate height
0.1–0.5 metresTime to ultimate height
1–2 yearsUltimate spread
0.1–0.5 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Moist but well–drained, Well–drainedpH
Acid, Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
Spring | Green | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Summer | Orange Red Yellow | Green | ||
Autumn | Orange Red Yellow | Green | ||
Winter |
Position
- Full sun
Aspect
South–facing or West–facing
Exposure
Exposed or ShelteredDrought resistance
Yes Hardiness
H3Botanical details
- Family
- Asteraceae
- Native to GB / Ireland
- 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
Trade
How to grow
Cultivation
Grow in a reasonably fertile, moist but well-drained soil in full sun. Excellent at coping with drought but needs full sun. Ideal for containers
Propagation
Propagate from stem cuttings in spring or autumn
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- City and courtyard gardens
- Patio and container plants
- Gravel garden
- Flower borders and beds
Pruning
No pruning required
Pests
Generally pest-free
Diseases
Generally disease-free
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