Mexican Sunflower. Smaller and more compact than ��Torch��, this superb plant from Mexico profusely delivers lovely soft-orange-coloured dahlia like flowers on compact plants averaging 3ft (90cm).  Flowers freely from Jul to Oct.
Cultivation Advice Tithonia Goldfinger �C Mexican Sunflower
Sow mid spring onwards with warm provided ideally under cover in trays.
Sow thinly and lightly cover at a minimum of 60F.  They will not germinate if cold.
Germination in 10-21 days.
Thin and prick out when large enough to handle.
Grow on and plant out after all danger of frost has passed.
Ideally plants should be 30-45 cm apart when mature.