Mexican sunflower

Mexican Sunflower ‘Torch’ (Tithonia rotundifolia), Offered by Le Potager Ornemental de Catherine

Also called the Sun of Mexico, the Mexican Sunflower ‘Torch’ offers a flamboyant bloom with its scarlet orange flowers perched on slender stems reaching up to 2 meters in height.

Its long flowering period from July to September brightens the garden while attracting a wide variety of pollinators, including butterflies, bees, bumblebees and hummingbirds. Easy to grow, this vigorous annual flourishes in beds as well as seasonal hedges.

Characteristics of the variety:

Type : Annual
Height : Up to 2 meters
Flowering : July to September
Flower color : Scarlet orange
Attraction : Honey (butterflies, bees, bumblebees, hummingbirds)
Soil : Rich and well drained
Quantity per sachet : 50 seeds
Origin : Organic seeds produced at Catherines Ornamental Vegetable Garden

Cultivation method

This sunflower appreciates full sun and rich, well-drained soil .

Sowing can be done indoors 4 to 8 weeks before the last frost, followed by transplanting when the outdoor temperature is above 10C. It is also possible to sow it directly in the open ground once the risk of frost has passed.

Seeds should be buried 6 mm deep, with a spacing of 60 cm between plants, ensuring optimum growth and good stem development.

With ideal conditions, germination reaches 82% (December 2024) , guaranteeing generous flowering throughout the summer.

Use and special features:

With its vibrant flowers and large size, ‘Torch’ is perfect for imposing beds, flowering hedges and gardens promoting biodiversity. Much appreciated by hummingbirds and butterflies, it creates a haven for pollinating wildlife.

A spectacular, hardy and bright sunflower, ideal for bringing an exotic and vibrant touch to the garden!