Bidens ferulifolia ‘Spicy Electric White’ is a radiant bedding and basket plant, loved for its crisp white petals and golden-yellow centers that sparkle in the sun. With a naturally trailing habit, it spills gracefully over pots, hanging baskets, and garden edges, creating a luminous cascade of colour. In Cape Town’s Western Cape climate, it thrives through the long, warm growing season, rewarding you with months of cheerful blooms.
Flowering generously from late spring right through to late autumn, this Bidens is a true performer, keeping your garden bright when many other annuals fade. Its resilience and easy-care nature make it a favourite for both beginners and seasoned gardeners, while its pollinator-friendly flowers bring bees and butterflies to your outdoor space.
Plant your Spicy Electric White in full sun, where it will reward you with abundant blooms. Water moderately, allowing the soil to dry slightly between waterings, and ensure good drainage to prevent soggy roots. Enrich the soil with compost and feed monthly with a liquid fertiliser to keep flowers coming. In Cape Town, treat it as a long-flowering annual, though it may persist longer in frost-free spots. Trim lightly if stems become straggly to encourage fresh growth and continuous flowering.
If you pinch back the first few trailing stems early in the season, you’ll encourage a bushier plant with double the flower power , perfect for creating fuller baskets and containers.
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30cm H x 30cm W
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| Water Smart | No |
| Indigenous | No |
