Bidens Bidy Boom Fireside

Common Name: Bidy Boom Fireside Bidens

Description: Bidens ferulifolia 'Bidy Boom Fireside' is a compact, mounding perennial often grown as an annual, celebrated for its vibrant orange-red bicolor flowers that bloom profusely from spring through autumn. The finely divided, dark green foliage provides an attractive backdrop to the bright blooms. This plant thrives in full sun and prefers well-drained soils with a slightly acidic pH between 5.5 and 6.3. Once established, it exhibits good drought tolerance, making it suitable for Melbourne's climate. 'Bidy Boom Fireside' is ideal for containers, hanging baskets, and garden beds, adding a splash of color to any setting. Its flowers are known to attract bees and butterflies, enhancing the biodiversity of your garden. With a controlled growth habit, it is well-suited for small pots and baskets. 

Form:

• Shrub - Small

Mature Size:

• Height: 30–35 cm
• Width: 30–35 cm

Aspect:

• Full Sun

Flowering:

• Flowers from Spring through Autumn

Flower Colour:

• Orange-Red Bicolor

Key Attributes:

• Suitable for Pots
• Drought Tolerant
• Attracts Bees
• Attracts Butterflies
• Low Maintenance

Toxicity: No known toxicity to humans or animals.

Companion Plants:

• Petunias
• Calibrachoas
• Verbena
• Lantana
• Salvia