Days to Maturity 90 - 95 Days, Annual, Zones 5 - 11
Planting Instructions:
Light is required for these brilliant orange sunflowers to germinate so just lightly sprinkle sifted soil over the top of the seeds. I have best of luck direct sowing these you can start them indoors as well. When seeds emerge thin them to about 12 inches apart.
Keep the soil moist during germination but not soggy.
Care:
This sunflower variety grows quickly and reaches up to 5 feet in height. It requires full sun exposure and regular watering, especially during dry spells. Add compost to encourage healthy growth. As the plants can grow tall and bushy, they may need staking in windy regions to prevent toppling. These sunflowers are also excellent for attracting pollinators and blooming throughout the summer.
Mexican Sunflowers offer everything a gardener wants! They are easy to start from seed, they put on a long, showy display of brilliant colors, they attract butterflies and other pollinators to the garden, and the flowers are great for cutting. The vase life on these amazing flowers is approximately 7 days.
Tithonia or Mexican Sunflower, originated in Mexico and Central America, brought to Europe in the 1400's by Spanish explorers, and later cultivated in the BUSby figures such as Thomas Jefferson.
