Bidens Bidy Boom Red Eye

Common Name: Bidy Boom Red Eye Bidens

Description: Bidens ferulifolia 'Bidy Boom Red Eye' is a compact, mounding perennial often grown as an annual, celebrated for its striking bicolored flowers featuring a red center surrounded by bright yellow petals. Blooming profusely from spring through autumn, these vibrant, daisy-like flowers attract bees and butterflies, enhancing garden biodiversity. The finely divided, dark green foliage provides an attractive backdrop to the vivid 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 Red Eye' is ideal for containers, hanging baskets, and garden beds, adding a splash of color to any setting. Its controlled growth habit makes it 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:

• Red center with Yellow petals

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