Description
It is also known Mexican Sunflower.
These were a wonderful addition to the back of our garden this year. I have put them in arrangements with zinnias and bachelor buttons and they look great.
Seeds Specifications
| Seeds per Packet | 50 |
| Common Name | Mexican sunflower |
| Height | 4.00 to 6.00 feet |
| Flower Colour | Red |
| Bloom Time | July to September |
| Difficulty Level | Easy to grow |
Planting and care
- Before winter, add 4 to 6 inches of mulch, simply to delay the ground freeze and allow the roots to keep growing
- Leave the mulch until spring once the last hard frost has passed
Tithonia Torch Red care
- Choose a warm, sheltered location when growing plant
- The vining varieties require a support structure as some can get 15 feet tall
- All plants prefer sun to light shade sites with well-draining and moderately fertile soil
- Install the plant in the ground at the same level it was growing in the nursery pot
| Sunlight | Full Sun to Partial Shade |
| Watering | Medium |
| Soil | Loamy soil, Sandy soil |
| Temperature | 21C -29C |
| Fertilizer | Apply any organic fertilizer |
Tithonia Torch Red special feature
Tithonia are grown from seed. In colder, northern areas, you may want to start them indoo In warmer climates, they can be started outdoo Keep soil moist until seeds have sprouted.