About
A tough, 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.
About the 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
Growing conditions
SunlightFull sun
Soil typeChalk, Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil pHAcid, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil moistureWell-drained
AspectSouth-facing, West-facing
ExposureSheltered
UK hardinessH2
Plant details
Plant typeAnnual Biennial
HabitBushy
FoliageDeciduous
Height0.5-1 metres
Spread0.1-0.5 metres
Time to full height1-2 years
Suggested usesCottage and informal garden, Wildlife gardens
Care notes
CultivationPlant out after the last frosts in well-drained, moderately fertile soil in a sunny, sheltered position. Plants may require staking
PruningDeadhead to prolong flowering
PropagationPropagate by seed sown in spring
Pest resistanceMay be susceptible to slugs and snails
Disease resistanceGenerally disease-free