Fiesta del Sol
(Tithonia rotundifolia)
Product ID: 1394
Flower Seeds > Tithonia (Mexican Sunflower)
Compact for containers and landscapes.
This variety needs no support and is heat and drought tolerant. 2000 AAS winner. Ht. 28-30". Avg. 4,250 seeds/oz. Packet: 50 seeds.
Plant Cycle: (A) Days to Maturity or Bloom: 84-105
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Tithonia (Mexican Sunflower)
Germination: 7-14 days at 70-85°F. Culture: Outdoors (recommended) - sow where plants are to bloom after danger of frost is past and soil is 70-85°F. Light aids germination. Indoors-sow 6 weeks before last frost in 2-3" containers. Transplant out after danger of frost is past. Deadhead for longer bloom. Light/Soil: Full sun; fertile loam or sandy soil with good drainage. Tolerates poor soil. Excess nitrogen results in tall plants with few flowers. Spacing: 12-24". Use: Fresh cut flower, back of beds, border, annual hedge. Harvest: Flowers 90 to 100% open with tight centers. Stand in deep, warm water several hours.
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AAS Winners Awarded to vegetable, flower and herb varieties from around the world. Winners are chosen based on scores received from judges at 34 sites in the U.S. and Canada. Johnny's is proud to be an official flower trials site for AAS. |
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