Tithonia Rotundifolia./Mexican Sunflower
I think this is stunning in the garden, I don't particularly rate it for cutting as the stems are hollow and quite soft, but the flower is a super bright orange similar to an open dahlia and is alway covered in bees.
It's tricky to start, seems slow from seed and I think needs a long growing season. So personally I start it early and really cosset it in the greenhouse/fleece at night. It growth habit is like a sunflower - so tall narrow plant, but has multiple blooms. I grow it in clumps of 3 to create more of a bush shape. If you like orange - you'll love this.
I think this is stunning in the garden, I don't particularly rate it for cutting as the stems are hollow and quite soft, but the flower is a super bright orange similar to an open dahlia and is alway covered in bees.
It's tricky to start, seems slow from seed and I think needs a long growing season. So personally I start it early and really cosset it in the greenhouse/fleece at night. It growth habit is like a sunflower - so tall narrow plant, but has multiple blooms. I grow it in clumps of 3 to create more of a bush shape. If you like orange - you'll love this.
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