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Bidens Bee Happy Orange
Bidens ‘Bee Happy Orange’
Bidens ‘Bee Happy Orange’ (Bidens ferulifolia) is a vigorous, pollinator-friendly flowering plant that delivers continuous color from early spring through autumn. Featuring bright orange, daisy-like blooms and a tidy mounded to upright habit, this variety is part of the high-performing Bee Happy Series, bred for strong growth and long-lasting visual appeal. New flowers continuously grow over spent blooms, keeping the plant fresh and colorful with minimal maintenance.
Ideal for containers, garden beds, and mixed plantings, Bee Happy Orange thrives in full sun to partial sun and is an excellent choice for attracting bees and butterflies throughout the growing season.
Plant Details & Care Information:
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Scientific Name: Bidens ferulifolia
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Common Name: Bidens
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Bloom Color: Orange
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Blooming Season: Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Autumn
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Plant Habit: Mounded, Upright
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Exposure: Full Sun to Partial Sun
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Height: 10–14 inches (25–36 cm)
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Width: 18–24 inches (46–61 cm)
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Spacing: 12–18 inches (30–46 cm)
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Water Needs: Medium
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Fertilization: Once per month
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Hardiness: 32°F (0.0°C)
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Maintenance: Low maintenance
Key Features & Benefits:
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Produces continuous blooms that naturally cover spent flowers
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Attracts pollinators, including bees and butterflies
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Maintains a fresh, colorful appearance all season
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Vigorous growth with a controlled, semi-upright habit
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Performs well in containers, landscape plantings, and mass displays
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Grown closer together due to improved growth structure
Grower Notes:
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Part of the Bee Happy Series, approximately 35% more vigorous than Bee Alive
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Semi-upright habit allows for tighter spacing
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Easier to control with reduced use of PGRs
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Strong habit pairs well with red flowering varieties

