{"product_id":"flower-tithonia-mexican-sunflower-500-non-gmo-open-pollinated-seeds","title":"Sunflower Mexican Tithonia 500 Non-GMO, Heirloom Seeds v","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"color: #006400;\"\u003eMexican Sunflower Tithonia\u003c\/strong\u003e, 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVelvety 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEnjoy 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"color: #006400;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGermination Rate: 96%. Test Date: 3\/26. AWSC.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003eWhy Choose Mexican Sunflower Tithonia?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVivid orange-red blooms:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bright flowers contrast with dark green foliage for a bold display.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTall branching habit:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 60 to 72 inch plants add height and fullness to suitable garden spaces.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSummer color:\u003c\/strong\u003e A heat-loving option for warm-season flower beds, with timing dependent on local conditions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCutting-garden appeal:\u003c\/strong\u003e Gather fresh flowers while leaving others to enjoy outdoors.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePollinator interest:\u003c\/strong\u003e Combine with other suitable flowering plants for a diverse garden.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeirloom seed:\u003c\/strong\u003e An open-pollinated choice for gardeners who enjoy raising annual flowers from seed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003ePlanting Tips for Success\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTiming:\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant after frost danger has passed and conditions have warmed, following packet and local guidance.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSunlight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Choose full sun for strong growth and flowering.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e Use well-drained soil and avoid sites that remain waterlogged.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSowing:\u003c\/strong\u003e Follow packet instructions for depth, spacing and germination conditions. Keep the seedbed appropriately moist during establishment.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpace:\u003c\/strong\u003e Allow room for tall branching plants, airflow and access for cutting. Thin crowded seedlings.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eContainers:\u003c\/strong\u003e Use a generously sized container with drainage and enough stability for a tall plant. Monitor moisture regularly.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWatering:\u003c\/strong\u003e Water during establishment and adjust later watering to soil and weather. Drought tolerance does not mean plants need no water.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFertilizing:\u003c\/strong\u003e Follow soil needs and fertilizer-label guidance. Avoid excessive feeding that favors foliage.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSupport:\u003c\/strong\u003e Provide staking or suitable support where wind or heavy growth causes leaning.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCutting:\u003c\/strong\u003e Harvest fresh flowers with clean tools, place stems promptly in clean water and remove foliage below the waterline.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaintenance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Remove spent flowers or damaged growth as needed and inspect for pests or disease rather than assuming plants are immune.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003eWhy Choose David's Garden Seeds®?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVeteran-Owned:\u003c\/strong\u003e Supplying premium seeds since 2009.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGO TEXAN Certified:\u003c\/strong\u003e Supporting local agriculture and communities.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIntegrity Pledge:\u003c\/strong\u003e David's Garden Seeds has taken the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/davidsgardenseeds.com\/blogs\/news\/safe-seed-pledge\" style=\"color: #0000ee;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSeed Integrity Pledge\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGreat Customer Service:\u003c\/strong\u003e David answers all customer service questions, usually within a few minutes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003eWays to Use Mexican Sunflower Tithonia\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSunny borders:\u003c\/strong\u003e Place tall plants where they complement shorter flowers without shading sun-loving neighbors.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCutting gardens:\u003c\/strong\u003e Grow a patch for fresh orange-red blooms and garden-to-vase projects.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePollinator plantings:\u003c\/strong\u003e Add summer flowers alongside other suitable species.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSeasonal backdrop:\u003c\/strong\u003e Use branching growth as an informal warm-season background in a spacious bed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWarm-climate color:\u003c\/strong\u003e Plan around local seasonal conditions for a heat-loving annual display.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"text-align: center; color: #ff0000; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eOrder Mexican Sunflower Tithonia Seeds Today\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center; color: #ff0000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrow 500 heirloom seeds for tall branching plants and vivid orange-red summer flowers.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003eImportant Disclosures\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVariety Disclaimer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Height, bloom size, color intensity and flowering time vary with conditions. Germination test results do not guarantee identical garden performance.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlant identity:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mexican sunflower is Tithonia, not a Helianthus sunflower variety. This listing does not establish Texas-native status.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSeed Storage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Keep seed cool, dry and dark, protected from moisture and heat.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlanting Zones:\u003c\/strong\u003e Follow local frost dates and warm-season growing guidance.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrnamental use:\u003c\/strong\u003e Seeds are for planting flowers, not eating. This listing does not recommend culinary or medicinal use.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center; color: #006400;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eGrow something beautiful. Grow something delicious. 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