Tithonia Red Flame
Fiery orange-red Mexican sunflower that's an absolute bee and butterfly magnet. Heat-loving, drought-tolerant, and virtually carefree.
How to Grow Tithonia Red Flame
Place 1-3 seeds on the surface. Don’t cover - needs light to sprout. Press gently into the mix.
more ›Container: Egg trays or small cups with holes. Not big pots.
Keep in indirect light, mist daily. Sprouts in 5-8 days.
more ›Then move to 4-5 hrs morning sun or 2-3 hrs evening sun. Increase over a week.
Move at 2-3 true leaf sets. Do it in the evening or on a cloudy day.
more ›That's a 1 : 1 : 0.25 ratio. Mix well, fill pot, water, then transplant.
Watering: Barely water once established. This is practically a wildflower. Extremely drought-tolerant.
more ›Flowers in about 12-15 weeks from sowing.
This plant runs on neglect. Less care = better performance. Just keep it warm.
About this seed
Tithonia Red Flame (Mexican Sunflower) produces stunning fiery orange-red daisy-like blooms on sturdy, well-branched plants. This is one of the top pollinator plants you can grow - bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds are irresistibly drawn to the nectar-rich flowers. Tithonia thrives in heat that would wilt most plants and actually performs better in poor soil. Originally from Mexico and Central America, it's perfectly suited to Indian summers. The compact 75 cm height makes it manageable in borders and large containers.