Bidens ferulifolia Bee Happy Double Orange (Bee Happy Series)
A compact annual, often used for bedding, pots or containers, with dark green leaves. Masses of flowers, dark orange at the base of the petals gradually changing to a paler orange towards the outsides, appear from late spring into autumn
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 | Orange | Green | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | Orange | Green | ||
| Autumn | Orange | |||
| 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
- 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
Unresolved
How to grow
Cultivation
Grow in moist but well-drained soil in full sun, or in peat-free multi-purpose compost if growin in pots and containers. Will cope with drought conditions well. Feed with an all-purpose liquid plant feed every couple of weeks during the growing season and remove spend flowers to prolong the flowering period
Propagation
Propagate by seed or stem cuttings
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- City and courtyard gardens
- Cottage and informal garden
- hanging basket
- Patio and container plants
- Bedding
- Flower borders and beds
Pruning
No pruning required but deadhead regularly to encourage more flowers
Pests
Generally pest-free
Diseases
Generally disease-free
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