- Botanical Name
- Bidens ferulifolia
- Family
- Alstroemeriaceae
- Plant Type
- Evergreen Perennial or Annual in areas of hard frost. They grow through winter and flower pretty much all year in the Dandenongs.
- Size (HxW)
- 20-40cm x 20-40cm. See plant labels for details.
- Depth & Spacing
- Plant at the same level as in the pot with roots spread evenly below soil surface.
Space 30-60cm apart – closer for a more immediate effect.
- Soil
- Moderately fertile to humus rich, moist, well drained soil, quite adaptable.
- Aspect
- Full sun to semi shade
- Climate
- Cool to Mediterranean
- Frost
- Half hardy, protect young plants.
- Water
- Water to establish then keep a bit of moisture up while growing to prolong the flowering season.
- Fertiliser
- Apply a well balanced fertiliser in spring and summer to keep them blooming.
- Flowering Time
- Late spring to autumn After Flower Care: Cut off spent flowers and remove dead and dying foliage to tidy.
- Notes
- This short lived perennial hails from Mexico, our trials are currently at four years and growing strong.
