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Annual Biennial

Bidens ferulifolia Taka Tuka Double Yellow Red Center (Taka Tuka Series) (d)

A compact perennial, usually grown as an annual, with finely divided, dark green leaves and double yellow flowerheads with red centres from summer to autumn

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Size
Ultimate height
0.5–1 metres
Time to ultimate height
1 year
Ultimate spread
0.1–0.5 metres
Growing conditions
Clay
Loam
Sand
Moisture
Moist but well–drained, Well–drained
pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Colour & scent
StemFlowerFoliageFruit
Spring Green
Summer Red Yellow Green
Autumn Red Yellow Green
Winter
Position
  • Full sun
Aspect

South–facing or West–facing

Exposure
Sheltered
Hardiness
H2
Botanical details
Family
Asteraceae
Native to GB / Ireland
No
Foliage
Semi evergreen
Habit
Clump forming, Trailing
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
  • Cottage and informal garden
  • hanging basket
  • Patio and container plants
  • Wildlife gardens
  • Bedding
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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