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Mexican sunflower

Tithonia rotundifolia

Genus: Tithonia
Family: Asteraceae
Common Names: goldflower of the Incas, Mexican marigold

About this plant

T. rotundifolia is a large, branching annual to 2m, with large, broadly ovate leaves and vivid orange, daisy-like flowers 8cm across

Growing Information

Height

1.5-2.5 Metres

Spread

0.1-0.5 Metres

Hardiness

H2

Foliage

Deciduous

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun

Soil

LoamSandy

pH

AcidAlkalineNeutral

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Moisture

Well Drained

Aspect

East FacingWest Facing

Exposure

Exposed

Care Guide

Cultivation

Grow in well-drained, moderately fertile soil in full sun with shelter from strong winds. Water freely in dry weather. Cool overcast weather results in poor growth

Pruning

Cut back after flowering

Propagation

Propagate by seed sown in gentle heat in spring

Pests

Young foliage may be attacked by slugs and snails

Diseases

Generally disease free

Garden Uses

Uses

Ground CoverHedging Screens

Planting Places

IndoorOutdoor

Season of Interest

SpringSummerAutumn

Size & Characteristics

Height

1.5-2.5 Metres

Spread

0.1-0.5 Metres

Habit

Bushy

Time to Full Height

Two To Five Years