The Bidens ‘Namid Red and Yellow Eye’ is a very floriferous annual, known for its intense red flowers with a bright yellow center. Its vibrant contrast brings warmth and dynamism to planters, hanging baskets, and mixed containers.
It develops a slightly trailing to mounded habit, perfect as a filler plant or slightly cascading in summer arrangements. Its blooming is continuous from spring until the first frost.
It prefers full sun exposure in well-drained soil. Heat-tolerant, it requires little maintenance other than regular watering.
The flowers are visited by pollinators, especially bees and butterflies.
Characteristics
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Botanical name: Bidens ferulifolia (Namid series)
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Type: Floriferous annual
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Bloom time: May until frost
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Flower color: Red with yellow center
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Height: 25 to 35 cm
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Width / spread: 30 to 50 cm
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Exposure: Full sun
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Watering: Moderate
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Use: Planters, hanging baskets, mixed containers
The Bidens ‘Namid Red and Yellow Eye’ is ideal for those looking for a colorful, abundantly flowering, and easy-to-grow annual, perfect for summer plantings in Quebec.