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Tithonia Torch

Tithonia - Torch Seeds

The Mexican Sunflower that can grow up to 180cm (6ft), but closer to 120-150cm (4-5ft) when grown in the UK. Bushy plants produce luxurious, orange red flowers, adding height and interest to late summer borders as well as being a marvellous autumn cut flower lasting 7-10 days in a vase.
Half Hardy Annual
Height: 120-150cm (4-5ft)

Product Part No: 75224

Pack size: 100 Seeds

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Price: £2.25

When to Sow

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Additional Details

When to Sow Tithonia Torch Seeds

March to April

When to Plant out

May

Flower

August to October

Where to Sow

Sow seeds under cover in a glass house or on a windowsill. Surface sow onto moist well-drained seed compost and lightly cover with vermiculite and place at a tem-perature of  13-18°C. Do not exclude light. Germination takes 7-21 days.

What to do Next

Gradually acclimatise plants to cooler conditions before planting outside once danger of frost has passed, spacing the plants 50cm apart.

Handy Tip  

Plants may require staking in exposed areas.