Mexican Sunflower Tithonia, described in this listing as Torch Tithonia, brings vivid orange-red flowers and tall, branching growth to sunny gardens. This packet contains 500 non-GMO, heirloom seeds. Plants reach approximately 60 to 72 inches tall, with flowers around 3½ inches across under suitable conditions.

Velvety dark green foliage provides a rich backdrop for the bright blooms, making this a striking choice for summer flower beds and cutting gardens. Give the branching plants room to develop and enjoy their bold color among other warm-season flowers. Despite the common name Mexican sunflower, Tithonia is distinct from the Helianthus sunflowers grown for familiar sunflower seed heads.

This heat-loving annual can flower from midsummer toward frost when conditions are favorable. Flowering dates vary with sowing time, climate and care rather than beginning in the same calendar month everywhere. Established plants can handle drier conditions, but seedlings and container plants still need attentive watering.

Enjoy the flowers outdoors and gather selected stems for arrangements. Blooms can interest visiting pollinators, adding another flowering resource to a varied garden. Tall growth may need support in exposed locations, and basic garden checks and seasonal maintenance remain important.

Germination Rate: 96%. Test Date: 3/26. AWSC.

Why Choose Mexican Sunflower Tithonia?

• Vivid orange-red blooms: Bright flowers contrast with dark green foliage for a bold display.
• Tall branching habit: Approximately 60 to 72 inch plants add height and fullness to suitable garden spaces.
• Summer color: A heat-loving option for warm-season flower beds, with timing dependent on local conditions.
• Cutting-garden appeal: Gather fresh flowers while leaving others to enjoy outdoors.
• Pollinator interest: Combine with other suitable flowering plants for a diverse garden.
• Heirloom seed: An open-pollinated choice for gardeners who enjoy raising annual flowers from seed.

Planting Tips for Success

• Timing: Plant after frost danger has passed and conditions have warmed, following packet and local guidance.
• Sunlight: Choose full sun for strong growth and flowering.
• Soil: Use well-drained soil and avoid sites that remain waterlogged.
• Sowing: Follow packet instructions for depth, spacing and germination conditions. Keep the seedbed appropriately moist during establishment.
• Space: Allow room for tall branching plants, airflow and access for cutting. Thin crowded seedlings.
• Containers: Use a generously sized container with drainage and enough stability for a tall plant. Monitor moisture regularly.
• Watering: Water during establishment and adjust later watering to soil and weather. Drought tolerance does not mean plants need no water.
• Fertilizing: Follow soil needs and fertilizer-label guidance. Avoid excessive feeding that favors foliage.
• Support: Provide staking or suitable support where wind or heavy growth causes leaning.
• Cutting: Harvest fresh flowers with clean tools, place stems promptly in clean water and remove foliage below the waterline.
• Maintenance: Remove spent flowers or damaged growth as needed and inspect for pests or disease rather than assuming plants are immune.

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Ways to Use Mexican Sunflower Tithonia

• Sunny borders: Place tall plants where they complement shorter flowers without shading sun-loving neighbors.
• Cutting gardens: Grow a patch for fresh orange-red blooms and garden-to-vase projects.
• Pollinator plantings: Add summer flowers alongside other suitable species.
• Seasonal backdrop: Use branching growth as an informal warm-season background in a spacious bed.
• Warm-climate color: Plan around local seasonal conditions for a heat-loving annual display.

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Grow 500 heirloom seeds for tall branching plants and vivid orange-red summer flowers.

Important Disclosures

• Variety Disclaimer: Height, bloom size, color intensity and flowering time vary with conditions. Germination test results do not guarantee identical garden performance.
• Plant identity: Mexican sunflower is Tithonia, not a Helianthus sunflower variety. This listing does not establish Texas-native status.
• Seed Storage: Keep seed cool, dry and dark, protected from moisture and heat.
• Planting Zones: Follow local frost dates and warm-season growing guidance.
• Ornamental use: Seeds are for planting flowers, not eating. This listing does not recommend culinary or medicinal use.

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