Brazen™ Rising Sun Bidens

Rising Sun is a warm-colored member of Syngenta’s Brazen bidens series, grown for daisy-like flowers and a compact, spreading mound. The [Syngenta cultivar page](https://www.syngentaflowers.com/ams/product/flower/70091925) identifies Rising Sun within the Brazen series. Retail descriptions vary in how they describe its warm flower colors, so the existing red color entry is retained. ## Garden use Use Rising Sun in containers, hanging baskets, annual borders, or as a low flowering groundcover. Its warm tones pair naturally with purple and blue flowers or with silver foliage. The Brazen series is suited to full sun or part shade and is listed for USDA zones 9a–11a; in colder areas it is typically used as a summer annual. ## Size and growing conditions Series production guidance gives about 8–12 inches in height and 16–24 inches in spread. A retailer reports a broader mature spread of about 60 cm, illustrating how site and container conditions can change the finished plant. Give it well-drained soil and moderate moisture. Plants in pots need regular checks during warm, dry spells, while garden plants benefit from drainage that prevents prolonged saturation. [Syngenta](https://www.syngentaflowers.com/ams/product/flower/70091925) confirms the exact cultivar and series; [Hayloft](https://hayloft.co.uk/bidens-ferulifolia-brazen-rising-sun-g-k36490) and another nursery listing differ in flower-color wording and reported size. ## Maintenance Water when the surface of the mix begins to dry and allow excess water to drain away. Light trimming can restore an even mound if stems stretch beyond the container. Remove faded flowers for appearance as needed; the plant does not require a fixed pruning routine.