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Tithonia 'Red Torch' Seeds
Tithonia rotundifolia 'Torch'
Striking blooms that bring a pop of colour. Tithonia Torch is a striking annual flower that adds a bold pop of colour to any garden. Its vibrant orange blooms are held on tall, sturdy stems and are sure to attract pollinators like butterflies and bees. Tithonia Torch is also known for being fuss-free and thrives in a variety of soil and light conditions. Plant it in a sunny spot in your garden for a splash of colour that will last all summer long.
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- Sun Loving
- Pollinator-Friendly
- Compact for Pots
- Easy to Grow
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Tithonia 'Red Torch' Seeds – Quick Growing Guide
Tithonia 'Red Torch' seeds produce vibrant Mexican sunflowers that attract pollinators and brighten gardens. Sow from March to June for striking cut flowers. These easy-to-grow plants thrive in full sun with moderate watering and bloom within 8–10 weeks, ideal for adding colour and wildlife interest.
How to Sow, Grow and Harvest Tithonia 'Red Torch' Seeds
- Sow:Mar–Jun
- Germination:7–14 days
- Grow:Full sun, well-drained soil, space 45cm apart
- Water:Moderate watering, allow soil to dry between
- Harvest:Cut flowers 8–10 weeks after sowing
- Best for:Beds, borders, pollinator-friendly gardens
Tithonia 'Red Torch' produces fiery orange blooms on tall, sturdy stems that brighten any garden. This annual cut flower is loved for its low maintenance and ability to attract pollinators like bees and butterflies. Ideal for sunny spots, it thrives in well-drained soil and adds a splash of colour from summer to early autumn.
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Grow in Your Garden
Tithonia 'Red Torch' – Bold, Vibrant Cut Flowers
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How to Grow
Tithonia 'Red Torch' seeds can be started indoors 4-6 weeks before the last frost or sown outdoors from March to June in a sunny spot with well-drained soil. This annual thrives in balconies, containers, and garden beds where it can bask in full sun for bold, vibrant blooms.
Sowing
Sow Tithonia seeds about 3mm deep into a small tray filled with compost and water gently. Cover with a clear container and keep in a warm place such as a sunny windowsill to encourage germination.
Growing
Once seedlings have grown sturdy, thin or pot on to allow enough space for their spread, ideally in a 30cm pot or garden bed. Harden off young plants before moving outside from June to September to ensure strong growth and support for their upright habit.
Plant care
Water Tithonia 'Red Torch' regularly, allowing the soil to dry slightly between watering to prevent overwatering. Deadhead spent flowers to encourage continuous blooming and maintain vibrant cut flowers, while the plant generally looks after itself with minimal intervention.
About Tithonia 'Red Torch'
A bold, sun-loving annual, Tithonia ‘Red Torch’ (Mexican sunflower) produces tall stems topped with blazing red-orange blooms from late summer into early autumn. Ideal for pots, borders and cutting gardens, it thrives in full sun and well-drained soil. Highly attractive to bees and butterflies, this pollinator-friendly flower brings height, heat and movement to UK gardens when many plants are starting to fade.
- Sun Loving
- Pollinator-Friendly
- Compact for Pots
- Easy to Grow
Eventual height & spread
0.5m
1.5m
History of Tithonia 'Red Torch'
Tithonia, also known as Mexican sunflower, was introduced to Europe by Spanish explorers in the 1500s. By the 1700s, it was cultivated in notable gardens such as Thomas Jefferson’s Monticello.
| Other Names | Tree marigold, Mexican tournesol, Mexican sunflower, Japanese sunflower or Nitobe chrysanthemum |
|---|---|
| Pet/Baby Safe | Known to be toxic |
FAQs
Sow directly outdoors after the last frost or start indoors 4-6 weeks earlier. Keep soil moist until germination. Sow Tithonia seeds about 3mm deep into a small tray filled with compost and water gently. Cover with a clear container and keep in a warm place such as a sunny windowsill to encourage germination.
Seedlings usually appear in 7–14 days. Sow from March to June.
Yes, it’s excellent for attracting bees, butterflies and other beneficial insects. It is filed here as a nectar flower, which is the catalogue's way of saying it is worth growing for bees and other pollinators. Harvest: Cut flowers 8–10 weeks after sowing. Flowering runs June to September.
Absolutely, it thrives in large pots with good drainage and plenty of sun. It is suited to beds, borders and pollinator-friendly gardens.
Watering: moderate watering, allow soil to dry between. It is an annual, completing its whole life in one season, so sow again the following year.
Yes — this is a straightforward packet to give, and what makes it work as a gift is mostly timing. Sowing runs March to June, so a packet given inside that window can go straight in, and one given outside it keeps perfectly well until the season comes round.
On effort it looks after itself, which matters if you are giving it to someone new to growing. It suits beds, borders and pollinator-friendly gardens, so it works for a small space as well as a garden.
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