Bring bold color and resilience to your garden with Tithonia seeds, an heirloom variety known for its vibrant orange blooms and hardy growth. Perfect for borders, containers, and cottage-style gardens, these easy-to-grow plants offer long-lasting beauty and attract pollinators, adding both charm and ecological value to your home garden.
Features:
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Heirloom Variety: Preserves traditional plant genetics for future planting.
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GMO-Free: 100% natural, non-modified seeds.
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Hardy Growth: Thrives in various conditions with minimal care.
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Vibrant Orange Blooms: Adds bold, eye-catching color to your garden.
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Pollinator Friendly: Attracts bees, butterflies, and other beneficial insects.
Specifications:
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Seed Type: Tithonia
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Plant Height: 36–60 inches (approx.)
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Flower Color: Orange
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Growth Habit: Upright, bushy flowering plant
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Germination Time: 10–21 days under optimal conditions
Planting & Sowing Instructions:
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Sowing: Start seeds indoors in pots or trays with well-draining soil mix, or direct sow outdoors after frost.
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Depth: Lightly cover seeds with a thin layer of soil.
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Watering: Keep soil lightly moist until seedlings emerge.
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Light: Full sun for optimal growth and flowering.
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Temperature: Maintain 18–24°C (65–75°F) for best germination.
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Transplanting: When seedlings have 2–3 true leaves, transplant outdoors with spacing of 18–24 inches.
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Care: Remove spent flowers to encourage continuous blooming and maintain healthy growth.