Botanical Name: Bidens ferulifolia ‘White Delight™’

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’

White Delight™ Improved is the version of white Bidens I wish we’d had years ago. White sounds simple, but it’s actually one of the hardest colors to get right in full sun—too many older varieties looked great early, then stretched, opened up, or just disappeared by mid Summer. This one doesn’t do that. It was clearly reworked with structure in mind, and you can see it in how evenly the plant grows and how consistently it flowers.

The blooms are crisp and clean, with bright yellow centers that pop without looking harsh. Instead of scattered flowers here and there, the plant carries them evenly across the top, giving it a calm, balanced look that reads intentional in containers and beds. The habit is spreading with just a touch of trailing, enough to soften edges and connect plantings, but never so much that it loses its shape or looks messy.

Why We Like It (Our Trials)

What stands out to me most with White Delight™ Improved is how predictable it is. Once it settles in, it just keeps doing what it’s supposed to do—no midseason slump, no sudden thinning, no constant correcting. It handles Summer heat without losing its form, and even when conditions aren’t perfect, it still looks composed.

I use this one a lot when I need white that behaves. It brightens mixed containers without stealing the show, cleans up the edges of beds, and works beautifully in sunny areas where I want flowers but not bulk. The self-cleaning blooms are a big plus, and the steady pollinator activity tells me it’s more than just filler. It’s not flashy, and it doesn’t need to be. It’s one of those quiet workhorse plants that makes everything around it look better—and those are the ones I trust season after season.

White Delight™ Improved vs. Other 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 Blazing Star™ and Golden Empire™, which bring warm yellow intensity, White Delight™ 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.