Botanical Name: Bidens ferulifolia ‘White Delight™ Improved’

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, Lightly 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: Clean White Daisy-Like Blooms with Yellow Centers, Heavy Flowering, Improved Branching, Heat Tolerant, Self-Cleaning

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 ‘White Delight™ Improved’

Bidens ‘White Delight™ Improved’ is a refined update to the classic white bidens, bred for better branching, stronger garden balance, and more consistent flowering. The crisp white, daisy-like blooms with bright yellow centers are produced in abundance, creating a clean, cheerful look that holds up beautifully through summer heat.

This improved selection maintains a spreading, lightly trailing habit that fills space quickly without becoming floppy or uneven. Where older white bidens could stretch or thin out midseason, ‘White Delight™ Improved’ stays fuller and more uniform, keeping containers and beds looking intentional all season long.

Why We Like It (Our Trials)

In our trials, ‘White Delight™ Improved’ has been an exceptionally dependable full-sun performer. It establishes quickly, tolerates heat and dry periods once established, and continues blooming heavily with minimal maintenance.

We especially appreciate its versatility in design. It works as a bright spiller in mixed containers, softens edges in raised beds, and can function as a low, flowering ground cover in sunny locations. The flowers are self-cleaning, so the plant stays tidy without deadheading, and pollinators—especially bees—visit regularly.

‘White Delight™ Improved’ vs. Other Bidens

Bidens ‘White Delight™ Improved’ features crisp, luminous white flowers that act like highlights in garden compositions. The blooms are abundant and long-lasting, creating a clean, refreshing effect in containers, mixed hanging baskets, and landscape beds. In contrast with Bidens ‘Blazing Star’ and ‘Golden Empire’, which bring warm yellow intensity, ‘White Delight™ Improved’ provides crisp contrast that prevents plantings from feeling too saturated or heavy. 

When paired with ‘Pretty in Pink’, the white blooms elevate the pink, adding clarity and visual lightness to the pairing. For gardeners seeking to anchor plantings with a classic, bright neutral — especially in combinations with colorful companions — ‘White Delight™ Improved’ delivers dependable performance and timeless appeal.