Tithonia rotundifolia 'Fiesta del Sol'
Mexican sunflower 'Fiesta del Sol'
A robust, bushy, half-hardy annual to 75cm tall, producing a series of bright orange daisy-like flowerheads from late summer to early autumn. The flowers last well when cut, and are also particularly attractive to pollinating insects
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Size
Ultimate height
0.5–1 metresTime to ultimate height
1–2 yearsUltimate spread
0.1–0.5 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Well–drainedpH
Acid, Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | Green | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | Orange | Green | ||
| Autumn | Orange | Green | ||
| Winter |
Position
- Full sun
Aspect
South–facing or West–facing
Exposure
Sheltered Hardiness
H2Botanical details
- Family
- Asteraceae
- Native to the UK
- No
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Habit
- Bushy
- Genus
Tithonia can be annuals, perennials or shrubs, with simple or lobed leaves and long-stemmed, solitary, daisy-like flower-heads in late summer and autumn
- Name status
Accepted
How to grow
Cultivation
Plant out after the last frosts in well-drained, moderately fertile soil in a sunny, sheltered position. Plants may require staking
Propagation
Propagate by seed sown in spring
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- Cottage and informal garden
- Wildlife gardens
- Bedding
- Cut flowers
- Flower borders and beds
Pruning
Deadhead to prolong flowering
Pests
Diseases
Generally disease-free
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