Tithonia Diversifolia Rare Mexican Sunflower Live Plant New Starter Cutting
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Tithonia Diversifolia Rare Mexican Sunflower Live Plant New Starter Cutting
At winter's end, gardeners rush to the seed aisle of the garden center, looking for something fast-growing that will transform the landscape in a few months, much like the annual Mexican sunflower (Tithonia rotundifolia) that quickly leaps to shoulder-height and beyond when temperatures heat up.
Mexican sunflowers yield dozens of showy daisy-like blooms with petals in fiery colors of red, orange, or yellow, all with yellow centers. The serrated ovate leaves are dark green on tall, sturdy stems. Plant seeds or cutting in the spring to enjoy an ongoing display of profuse blooms throughout the summer into fall.
Mexican Sunflower Care
Mexican sunflowers are ideal for the beginner gardener who wants pops of color to fill in a large blank spot in the flower border. They're also great for cut flower arrangements while producing enough to attract scores of butterflies and beneficial insects like parasitic wasps. These flowers aren’t fussy about soil and don’t need much care after they start growing.
These annuals are a welcome addition to the butterfly garden thanks to their nectar-rich shallow blossoms that meet a pollinator’s needs. Unlike many butterfly-friendly plants that are small in stature, the tall blooms of the Mexican sunflower bring butterflies right up to eye level, making them easier to observe. A mature stand of sunflowers makes a good addition to the vegetable garden, as the pollinators they attract will help increase your vegetable yields.
3 cutting of Mexican sunflowers will give you many vasefuls of cut flowers throughout the summer. Plant them with companions that thrive in the same sunny site and average soil, like cosmos and zinnias, which will also act as cut-and-come-again blooms for the cutting garden.
Light
Full sun is a critical factor in growing healthy Mexican sunflowers. Plants growing in shady areas may not bloom, will flop over, and might suffer from fungal diseases.
Soil
Save your soil amendments for fussier flowers like roses and dahlias, because Mexican sunflowers like lean soils with low nutrient content. Good drainage is important to prevent problems like root rot. Sandy or rocky soils more closely resemble the native soils of Mexico where the plants grow wild.
Water
Mexican sunflowers are drought tolerant throughout their life cycle and don't need watering, contributing to their low-maintenance charm. Wet soil is not tolerated by Mexican sunflowers, but if your area gets more rain than average, you can compensate for this by planting them in soil with excellent drainage.
Temperature and Humidity
Mexican sunflowers love hot weather, even days with triple-digit temperatures. Conversely, cool weather stops the Mexican sunflower in its tracks. When nighttime temperatures are in the 60s, it’s the right time to grow Mexican sunflowers. Average humidity is best for healthy plants. Provide extra spacing for plants in humid areas to prevent powdery mildew.
Fertilizer
Mexican sunflowers grow just fine without any supplemental fertilizer. In areas with especially depleted soils, you can add an all-purpose flower fertilizer at the beginning of the season to get plants off to a quick start. For the amount, follow the product label instructions.
Pruning
Pruning Mexican sunflowers isn’t necessary but can help to get lanky plants under control or to keep overgrown plants in bounds. Keep in mind that you may sacrifice some blooms when pruning. Cut off the top 1/3 of the plant when it’s experiencing a lull in blooming to both deadhead and tidy the plant.
At winter's end, gardeners rush to the seed aisle of the garden center, looking for something fast-growing that will transform the landscape in a few months, much like the annual Mexican sunflower (Tithonia rotundifolia) that quickly leaps to shoulder-height and beyond when temperatures heat up.
Mexican sunflowers yield dozens of showy daisy-like blooms with petals in fiery colors of red, orange, or yellow, all with yellow centers. The serrated ovate leaves are dark green on tall, sturdy stems. Plant seeds or cutting in the spring to enjoy an ongoing display of profuse blooms throughout the summer into fall.
Mexican Sunflower Care
Mexican sunflowers are ideal for the beginner gardener who wants pops of color to fill in a large blank spot in the flower border. They're also great for cut flower arrangements while producing enough to attract scores of butterflies and beneficial insects like parasitic wasps. These flowers aren’t fussy about soil and don’t need much care after they start growing.
These annuals are a welcome addition to the butterfly garden thanks to their nectar-rich shallow blossoms that meet a pollinator’s needs. Unlike many butterfly-friendly plants that are small in stature, the tall blooms of the Mexican sunflower bring butterflies right up to eye level, making them easier to observe. A mature stand of sunflowers makes a good addition to the vegetable garden, as the pollinators they attract will help increase your vegetable yields.
3 cutting of Mexican sunflowers will give you many vasefuls of cut flowers throughout the summer. Plant them with companions that thrive in the same sunny site and average soil, like cosmos and zinnias, which will also act as cut-and-come-again blooms for the cutting garden.
Light
Full sun is a critical factor in growing healthy Mexican sunflowers. Plants growing in shady areas may not bloom, will flop over, and might suffer from fungal diseases.
Soil
Save your soil amendments for fussier flowers like roses and dahlias, because Mexican sunflowers like lean soils with low nutrient content. Good drainage is important to prevent problems like root rot. Sandy or rocky soils more closely resemble the native soils of Mexico where the plants grow wild.
Water
Mexican sunflowers are drought tolerant throughout their life cycle and don't need watering, contributing to their low-maintenance charm. Wet soil is not tolerated by Mexican sunflowers, but if your area gets more rain than average, you can compensate for this by planting them in soil with excellent drainage.
Temperature and Humidity
Mexican sunflowers love hot weather, even days with triple-digit temperatures. Conversely, cool weather stops the Mexican sunflower in its tracks. When nighttime temperatures are in the 60s, it’s the right time to grow Mexican sunflowers. Average humidity is best for healthy plants. Provide extra spacing for plants in humid areas to prevent powdery mildew.
Fertilizer
Mexican sunflowers grow just fine without any supplemental fertilizer. In areas with especially depleted soils, you can add an all-purpose flower fertilizer at the beginning of the season to get plants off to a quick start. For the amount, follow the product label instructions.
Pruning
Pruning Mexican sunflowers isn’t necessary but can help to get lanky plants under control or to keep overgrown plants in bounds. Keep in mind that you may sacrifice some blooms when pruning. Cut off the top 1/3 of the plant when it’s experiencing a lull in blooming to both deadhead and tidy the plant.
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