{"product_id":"bidens-yellow-beggars-tick","title":"Bidens - Yellow Beggar's Tick","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eA cheerful and fast-growing annual, \u003ci\u003eBidens ferulifolia\u003c\/i\u003e brings a cascade of golden-yellow, daisy-like flowers to beds, borders, and containers from late spring to autumn. Its trailing habit and ferny green foliage make it ideal for hanging baskets, window boxes, or the edges of raised beds, where it spills attractively over the sides. The bright blooms are not only eye-catching but also a magnet for pollinators.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eBidens ferulifolia\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, commonly known as Yellow Beggar’s Tick, is a heat- and drought-tolerant plant that thrives with minimal fuss. It’s perfect for adding long-lasting colour and a soft, naturalistic feel to summer displays.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/1999\/xhtml\" cellspacing=\"0\" cellpadding=\"0\" dir=\"ltr\" border=\"1\" data-sheets-root=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ccolgroup\u003e \u003ccol width=\"97\"\u003e \u003ccol width=\"92\"\u003e \u003ccol width=\"178\"\u003e \u003c\/colgroup\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd data-sheets-value='{\"1\":2,\"2\":\"Perennial\"}'\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eAnnual\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-sheets-value='{\"1\":2,\"2\":\"Flower: clustered flowers on taller stems\"}'\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eTrailing, Flowering, Summer–Autumn Interest\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-sheets-value='{\"1\":2,\"2\":\"Flowers June to August\"}'\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eFlowers:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e May–October\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eFoliage:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e Spring to first frost\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eScientific Name\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003eBidens ferulifolia\u003c\/i\u003e (from Latin \u003ci\u003ebis\u003c\/i\u003e “twice” and \u003ci\u003edens\u003c\/i\u003e “tooth” – referring to the seed shape; \u003ci\u003eferulifolia\u003c\/i\u003e means “with foliage like a giant fennel”)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eSynonyms\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eNone widely used\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eCommon Name\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eYellow Beggar’s Tick, Fern-leaved Beggarticks\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eOrigin\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eNative to southwestern United States, Mexico, and Central America\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003ePruning Tips\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eTrim back lightly if the plant becomes straggly in midsummer to encourage bushier growth and continued flowering. Deadheading isn’t strictly necessary but can help extend bloom time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eWildlife Value\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eHighly attractive to bees and butterflies. An excellent nectar source throughout summer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003ePositioning\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eFull sun is best, though it will tolerate light shade. Perfect for containers, baskets, and the front of borders.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eWater\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eWater regularly in containers or during prolonged dry spells. Once established in the ground, it copes well with short periods of drought.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eSoil\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003ePrefers free-draining soil. In containers, use a peat-free, loam-based compost mixed with perlite or grit to improve drainage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eFood\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eFeed fortnightly with a liquid fertiliser high in potash to support continuous flowering. Container-grown plants may need more frequent feeding.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003ePet-safe\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eGenerally considered non-toxic, but best to keep out of reach of pets prone to nibbling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eSprouts Top Tips\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eIdeal for low-maintenance summer colour – try pairing with trailing verbena, diascia, or petunias for a vibrant, bee-friendly display that lasts until the first frost.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sprouts of Bristol","offers":[{"title":"10.5cm","offer_id":56110457258365,"sku":"9130203248471","price":5.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0490\/2774\/3905\/files\/IMG_9558-21.jpg?v=1749738415","url":"https:\/\/sproutsofbristol.live\/products\/bidens-yellow-beggars-tick","provider":"Sprouts of Bristol","version":"1.0","type":"link"}