250+ Tithonia Mexican Sunflower seeds

This listing is for a package of 250+ Mexican sunflower seeds. AKA Tithonia rotundifolia. Annual. Full sun.

Very easy, fast growing annual flowers! If you have a hot and dry location and want abundant blooms from mid-summer to frost, this is a great choice! Known to be the BEST variety of Tithonia available for cut flower production.

Due to plants magnificent height they work well for the back of borders or grown in large swaths or as a hedge for an eye catching display. Large, happy orange blooms up to 3 1/2" across. Keep deadheaded to aid in abundance of blooms and to ensure a long season. These well branched plants attract many beneficial insects to the garden. Butterflies, hover flies and minute pirate bugs to name a few.

Growing: direct sowing method is recommended. Barely cover seed as light will aid in germination. Wait until all chance of frost has passed for your local region. It is better to wait a little longer than try and jump start them as colder temps will inhibit germination and/or stunt plants growth. Required soil temp around 65°-75°.

Plant height 5'-6' Spacing 12"-24"

**tolerates poor soil. Additional nitrogen can inhibit bloom production.

Please feel free to reach out to us with any planting or growing questions you may have. We are here to help!

*** Notice to buyers. With all seed purchases it is assumed that the buyer does some research and applies due diligence to provide the correct germination/growing environment possible. We do not send specific growing instructions with every order (to keep costs down and guarantee free shipping) We are most definitely here to answer questions you might have to help you be successful. Just message us! And if something did not go well please reach out to us!