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Herbaceous Perennial

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

Synonyms
Bidens ferulifolia 'Sunbidevb 2'PBR
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Size
Ultimate height
0.1–0.5 metres
Time to ultimate height
1–2 years
Ultimate spread
0.1–0.5 metres
Growing conditions
Chalk
Clay
Loam
Sand
Moisture
Moist but well–drained, Well–drained
pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Colour & scent
StemFlowerFoliageFruit
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 Sheltered
Drought resistance
Yes
Hardiness
H3
Botanical 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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