Cultivation:
"Mexican Sunflower" produces beautiful bright
orange single petaled Dahlia like flowers measuring 2.5" to 3" across.
Butterflies love them, and their great for cutting. An excellent choice for hot, sunny
beds as Tithonia is heat and
drought tolerant.
Plant Tithonia Torch in full sun in any well drained soil. Space plants
12" - 24" apart. Water lightly only when the soil is
dry. Feed 2 or 3 times per season.
Potential pests ~ diseases: Rare, occasionally slugs.