Flame Bidens

Bidens

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Overview

The Bidens 'Flame' is a mounded annual with fiery reddish-orange petals radiating from golden centers above green foliage. It grows 8-14 inches tall and 10-16 inches wide, making it a strong filler for containers, borders, and mass plantings. Plant in full sun with average, well-drained soil and moderate water; it is low maintenance and self-cleaning. Hardy in USDA Zones 9-11.

Sun FullWater Medium

Flame Bidens — It grows 8-14 inches tall and 10-16 inches wide

Culture

Sun: Full
Water: Medium

Shape & size

Mature height: 0.6666667–1.1666666 Ft.
Mature width: 0.8333333–1.3333334 Ft.

Classification

Family: Asteraceae

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Flame Bidens — especially with other heat-loving companions such as Luscious® lantana or Superbena® verbena

Flame Bidens — In beds and borders, it creates a dense splash of color along edges, pathways, and sunny foregrounds

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