{"product_id":"bidens-bee-happy-red-british-grown","title":"Bidens 'Bee Happy Red' - British Grown","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThis vibrant trailing plant produces masses of rich red and warm orange-toned daisy-like flowers that bring fiery colour to hanging baskets, patio pots, and summer containers. \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003ci\u003eBidens\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e ‘Bee Happy Red’ flowers continuously from late spring until the first frosts, creating a lively cascading display that keeps outdoor spaces looking bright and full for months. Its lightly trailing habit and delicate foliage add softness and movement while still delivering plenty of impact.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eBidens ‘Bee Happy Red’\u003c\/b\u003e, commonly known simply as Bidens, is loved for its exceptionally long flowering season and pollinator-friendly blooms. The warm red flowers blend beautifully with oranges, yellows, and deep purples in mixed summer displays, creating a bold sunset-inspired planting scheme. Easy to care for and weather tolerant, it performs reliably through changing British summer conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eTender Perennial\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTrailing, Basket Plant, Long Flowering\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eFlowers:\u003c\/b\u003e Late Spring to First Frosts\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eFoliage:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e Spring to Autumn\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eScientific Name\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003ci\u003eBidens\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e ‘Bee Happy Red’\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eCommon Name\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBidens\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eOrigin\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCultivated hybrid originating from North and Central American \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003ci\u003eBidens\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e species\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003ePruning Tips\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLightly trim plants during midsummer if growth becomes too sprawling or flowering slows. Removing spent flowers can help encourage fresh blooms and tidier growth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eWildlife Value\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe nectar-rich flowers are highly attractive to bees, hoverflies, butterflies, and other pollinating insects throughout summer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003ePositioning\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBest grown in full sun in hanging baskets, patio containers, window boxes, and raised planters. Prefers a warm, sheltered position for the best flowering display.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eWater\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWater regularly during warm weather, especially in baskets and containers which dry out quickly. Allow the surface of the compost to dry slightly between waterings but avoid letting plants fully dry out.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eSoil\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThrives in fertile, free-draining compost rich in organic matter. A quality peat-free basket or container compost is ideal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eFood\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFeed every 1–2 weeks with a balanced or high-potash liquid fertiliser throughout the growing season to encourage continuous flowering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003ePet-safe\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eGenerally considered non-toxic to pets, although ingestion may still cause mild stomach upset.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eSprouts Top Tips\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePair with deep purple petunias, trailing calibrachoas, or lime-green foliage plants for a bold, high-energy summer basket display packed with pollinator appeal.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sprouts of Bristol","offers":[{"title":"9cm","offer_id":58187050910077,"sku":"4477434819771","price":4.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0490\/2774\/3905\/files\/IMG_5661.jpg?v=1779358824","url":"https:\/\/sproutsofbristol.co.uk\/products\/bidens-bee-happy-red-british-grown","provider":"Sprouts of Bristol","version":"1.0","type":"link"}