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The Gardener's Almanac

For information on what to do in your garden this week!

 
 
 
 
 

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Bidens

This short lived perennial is generally grown as a half hardy annual in the UK, and is an ideal plant for borders, baskets and a wild garden area.

Bright golden-yellow flowers appear in June / July and continue flowering until the first frosts.

It needs to be grown in a moisture retentative soil, and in full sunlight.

Plants will grow up to 900mm (36") high with a similar spread.

Week 16; Sow seed in trays of seed compost and germinate at a temperature of 18°- 20°C (64°-68°F)

Germination should take about 4-5 days.

Week 18-19; Prick out seedlings into 50mm (2") cell trays or 50mm (2") apart in boxes of multi-purpose compost.

Week 22; Pinch out tops to encourage branching

Week 38; Take cuttings and once they have rooted, grow on at a minimum of 4°C (40°F)

 

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