À propos Tithonia
Tithonia produces a sturdy plant that displays a profusion of superb, bright orange inflorescences. Also known as the Mexican sunflower. Plant height: 1 m.
Growing tips for the tithonia
Family
Asteraceae (Tithonia speciosa)
Number of seeds
± 50
Growing cycle
Annual
Suggested sowing
Interior
Suggested time*
early April
Ideal germination temperature
From 15 to 30℃
Germination time
4 to 10 days
Sowing depth
Three times the size of the seed.
Seed storage
In a dry place away from light.
Seed shelf life
3 years minimum
Exposure
Sun
Days to maturity*
80 days
Distance between plants
75 cm
*The suggested time concerns zone 4b. For zone 5 you can start 2 weeks earlier and in zone 3 delay by 2 weeks. The number of days indicated is calculated from planting in the garden.
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