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An exciting new addition to our range Tithonia rotundifolia ‘Torch’ has tall, branching stems which hold multiples of blooms above lush, rounded foliage from April to October. Flowers emerge a little later than the leaves, in July, and are continually produced until the first frosts. Blooms will add their bright orange-red intensity to a border – where stems will dance and sway in the breeze on their strong stems. Flowers are attractive to pollinators and make a great inclusion in a vase or bouquet too. Tall stems, up to 1.5m, can also be planted in containers but ensure that the pot is large enough not to topple, also ideal for a gravel garden or prairie planting. Tithonia rotundifolia ‘Torch’ prefers to be planted in well-drained soil which benefits from full sun. Suitable for any soil except chalk and clay, a tender annual bedding plant which spreads up to 45cm.
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Key Information
| Latin Name | Tithonia rotundifolia ‘Torch’ |
|---|---|
| Common Name | Mexican sunflower |
| Hardiness | H2 (1 to 5°C) |
| Colour | Orange |
| Format | 9cm Pots |
| Position | Full-Sun |
| Foliage | Deciduous |
| Height in Maturity (m) | 1.50 m |
| Spread in Maturity (m) | 0.45 |
| Soil Conditions | Clay Sand, Loam Sand |
| Soil Acidity | Acid Alkaline Neutral |
| Aspect | South-facing, West-facing |
| Good for pots | Yes |
| Good for Rockeries | Yes |
| Good for wildlife | Yes |
| Good for pollinators | Yes |
| Good for cutting | Yes |
