Brazen™ Red Flare Bidens

Red Flare is a red-flowered Brazen bidens with a rounded, branching habit and a strong warm-season display. The semi-double rusty red daisies give containers and annual borders a deeper color than the more common yellow forms, while the compact height keeps flowers close to the planting edge. ## Garden use Plant it in a sunny mixed border, patio pot, or hanging basket. Syngenta describes Brazen bidens for full sun or part shade and rates the series for USDA zones 9a–11a. In colder climates, treat it as a seasonal annual. Its spreading mound can soften the edge of a container and combine well with trailing foliage or contrasting pale blooms. ## Size and growing conditions Production references give a height of about 8–12 inches and spread around 16–24 inches; final size varies with growing conditions and container volume. Bidens ferulifolia grows best in well-drained soil with moderate moisture. Containers need more frequent checks because they dry faster than garden soil. A site with good light encourages a fuller flowering display, while some afternoon shade can help reduce stress in very hot locations. [Syngenta](https://www.syngentaflowers.com/ams/product/flower/70091936) verifies the cultivar and series profile; the [Visser catalog](https://www.vissergreenhouse.com/editoruploads/files/2025%20Retail%20Catalog%281%29.pdf) describes Red Flare’s rusty red flowers and mounding form. ## Maintenance Water when the upper soil begins to dry, particularly during hot weather and in pots. Trim back any stems that become uneven or extend beyond the intended space. Removing faded flowers can tidy the plant, though routine heavy pruning is not needed for a healthy, well-lit mound.