Tithonia rotundifolia seeds

Tithonia, or Mexican sunflower / Tithonia rotundifolia - large annuals that form lush and spreading bushes about 1 meter high or more. At the same time, the crown of titonia is attractive even at the base of the bush. The shoots are reddish, but they are almost invisible under the greenery. Lush foliage, bright, saturated, always seeming fresh and attractive, creates a wonderfully beautiful backdrop for spectacular flowering. The leaves of titonia are arranged alternately, on beautiful petioles, depending on the variety, three-lobed-heart-shaped, more or less large. The underside of the greenery is covered with beautiful silk pubescence.

The Mexican sunflower blooms really relentlessly. Before the arrival of severe frosts, titonia constantly releases new large baskets of inflorescences. At titonia, they simultaneously bloom both on the tops of the peduncles and in the axils of the leaves. True, apart from the type of structure, nothing unites titonia with sunflowers. Her petals are completely different, the inflorescences seem more modern and bold. Baskets are 5-8 cm in diameter.

The reed petals are arranged in one row, large, but the tubular petals are small and sit very tightly. The shape of the "petal" titonia slightly resembles a dahlia. The color of the tubular petals is only a few tones lighter than the reed petals, making the whole flower seem even brighter. The aroma of tithonia can be caught only at close range, but it is very pleasant and gentle. Her flower stalks are massive and strong, very tall.

Tithonia blooms only in July, while in the middle lane it most often blooms only at the end of the month. But her beauty and tirelessness fully compensate for such a delay. Tithonia blooms literally until frost itself, one of the last leaves the garden scene.

The color palette of titonia is limited to yellow-orange-red. The brightest, acrylic shades with pure catchy tones perfectly emphasize the fresh color of greenery and attract attention even from afar.