Botanical Name: Bidens ferulifolia ‘Pretty in Pink’

Common Name: Bidens, Beggarticks

Hardiness Zone: Annual in Most Climates; Perennial in Warm Regions (USDA Zones 9–11)

Size: 12–16" Tall × 18–30" Spread

Growth Habit: Spreading, Mounding, Trailing Habit

Sunlight: Thrives in Full Sun

Soil: Prefers Well-Drained Soil; Adapts to Average Garden Soils

Water Needs: Low to Moderate; Drought Tolerant Once Established

Bloom Season: Late Spring through Frost

Fertilizer: Light, Regular Feeding During Active Growth

Features: Soft Blush-Pink Daisy-Like Blooms with Yellow Centers, Heavy Flowering, Heat Tolerant, Self-Cleaning, Pollinator Friendly

Uses: Ideal for Containers, Hanging Baskets, Window Boxes, Edging, Groundcover-Style Plantings, and Mass Displays

Patent: ✔ Patented

Propagation: ❌ Propagation Prohibited Without License

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More About Bidens ‘Pretty in Pink’

Bidens ‘Pretty in Pink’ offers a unique twist on a classic sun-loving annual, combining the rugged performance bidens is known for with a softer, more romantic color palette. Its blush-pink, daisy-like flowers feature sunny yellow centers and are produced in abundance, creating a light, airy look that lasts from late spring through frost.

The plant forms a spreading, slightly trailing habit that fills space quickly without becoming unruly. Unlike many pastel-colored annuals that struggle in intense sun, ‘Pretty in Pink’ thrives in heat and full sun while maintaining excellent flower coverage.

Why We Like It (Our Trials)

In our trials, ‘Pretty in Pink’ has been an excellent performer in full sun, continuing to bloom heavily through heat, humidity, and dry spells once established. It requires very little maintenance, with self-cleaning flowers that keep the plant looking tidy all season.

We especially like how versatile it is in design. It works beautifully as a spiller in mixed containers, softens edges in raised beds, and functions as a low, flowering ground cover in sunny areas. Pollinators, especially bees, visit regularly, adding ecological value alongside its ornamental appeal.

‘Pretty in Pink’ vs. Other Bidens

Bidens ‘Pretty in Pink’ stands out with its soft, rosy-pink flowers, offering a gentler, more romantic color option within the bidens family. It still carries the same vigorous, sun-loving habit as other bidens varieties, with abundant blooms that trail or mound depending on placement. Compared to Bidens ‘Blazing Star’ and ‘Golden Empire’, both of which anchor plantings with warm yellow tones, ‘Pretty in Pink’ introduces a cooler, more delicate hue that can soothe or soften a composition. 

Against Bidens ‘White Delight™ Improved’, the pink blossoms gain definition — the white amplifies the clarity of the color, making it feel brighter and more distinct. ‘Pretty in Pink’ is an excellent choice for designs where a softer, refined color story is desired without sacrificing vigorous blooming performance.