Bidens ferulifolia Blazing Fire
A striking half-hardy gently spreading or mounding short-lived perennial grown mostly as an annual and used in seasonal summer displays. Bright orange starry blooms have a bold splash of yellow-gold at the base of each petal. The flowers are fragrant and borne in profusion, covering the feathery mid-green to dark green foliage throughout summer and into early autumn. This modern cultivar is vigorous but stays compact if pinched out well when young.
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Size
Ultimate height
0.1–0.5 metresTime to ultimate height
1 yearUltimate 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 | Gold Yellow Orange | Green | ||
| Autumn | Gold Yellow Orange | Green | ||
| Winter |
Position
- Full sun
Aspect
West–facing or South–facing
Exposure
ShelteredDrought resistance
Yes Hardiness
H3Botanical details
- Family
- Asteraceae
- Native to the UK
- No
- Foliage
- Evergreen
- Habit
- Trailing, Spreading branched
- 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 on in warm frost free conditions. Acclimatise plants before planting outside in early summer. Pinch out growing points while the plants are small to encourage branching and more stems. Regular pinching will create a well balanced compact plant that is perfect for container cultivation. Will grow in any well drained soil in full sun.
Propagation
Propagate by softwood cuttings.
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- City and courtyard gardens
- Cottage and informal garden
- hanging basket
- Patio and container plants
- Wildlife gardens
- Mediterranean climate plants
- Bedding
- Conservatory and greenhouse
- Flower borders and beds
Pruning
Pinch out growing tips regularly when young for a well balanced and well branched plant
Pests
Generally pest-free
Diseases
Generally disease-free
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