The Union Democrat: On Gardening: Campfire goes smoking hot with Red Ember Bidens Bidens are prolific flowering plants with yellow or orange daisy-like blooms (though newer bidens varieties have pink, gold, and white blossoms). They are also commonly called Spanish needles, tickseed sunflowers, and beggarticks. Bidens are zoochorous; their seeds will stick to clothing, fur or feathers, and be carried to new habitat.

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This has enabled them to colonize a wide range, including many oceanic islands. Tumbling over the edges of containers and spilling down the sides of hanging baskets, bidens look like a colorful floral waterfall. These annuals (or short-lived perennials in zones 8-11) have prolific blooms of orange, gold, pink, white, or red. Plant Bidens to enhance a verdant view and diversify the flower color spectrum in your garden.

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Create a serene space by decorating your balcony, patio, or terrace with these lightly fragrant flowers that attract pollinators. Discover how to grow bidens with our expert guide, and enjoy months of colour from these vivacious and bold flowering plants Discover how to grow and care for bidens flowers, a heat-tolerant annual perfect for garden beds and containers. Get planting tips, care advice, and design ideas to enjoy vibrant blooms all season long. Bidens are cheerful, sun-loving flowers that bring a burst of golden color to any garden. Known for their daisy-like blooms and trailing growth habit, they’re perfect for hanging baskets, containers, and borders.

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