Mexican Sunflower - Goldfinger - Tithonia rotundifolia - Delicate, cheerful garden colour - Fresh Seeds

The Mexican sunflower Goldfinger (Tithonia rotundifolia) is an annual plant that delights with the intense orange colour of its flowers, introducing a distinct, sunny accent to the garden. Its spreading, strongly branched stems grow to approximately 70 cm in height and are covered throughout the summer with large, single blooms featuring warm, yellow centres. This plant catches the eye both in flower beds and in bouquets, while its long and abundant flowering ensures it remains one of the most expressive elements of garden compositions for many weeks.

Sowing depth

Sow seeds at a depth of 0.5-1 cm into light, permeable soil. This layer of soil protects the germinating plants from drying out while simultaneously enabling quick and even emergence.

Sowing time under covers

Sowing is best carried out in March or April to allow young plants time to strengthen before being transplanted to the beds. After a few weeks, once the seedlings reach an appropriate size, they will be ready for further cultivation in the garden.

Planting time

The Mexican sunflower is best planted in May, once the risk of frost has completely passed and the soil has warmed up after the spring cold. This guarantees that the plants will establish surely and grow lushly from the very first days after planting.

Spacing

Maintain a distance of about 50 cm between plants during planting. This allows every Mexican sunflower to develop freely, creating spreading, magnificent clumps full of colourful flowers.

Blooming period

The Goldfinger variety blooms continuously from July until October. Orange flower heads appear densely and regularly, decorating the garden until the first frosts. This is an ideal way to extend the summer atmosphere in the garden well into late autumn.

Cultivation

This plant grows best in moderately fertile, well-drained, and slightly moist soil. It prefers sunny positions, where its flowers take on the most intense colour. In fertile ground, it blooms exceptionally abundantly, forming impressive groups ideal for naturalistic, rustic, or exotic gardens. It also works well as a solitary plant or a background for lower species. It is resistant to temporary droughts and does not require complicated care; moderate watering and systematic removal of faded flowers are sufficient for the plant to delight throughout the summer.

Why buy from GardenSeedsMarket

By choosing seeds at GardenSeedsMarket, you are assured of the highest quality and freshness of the sowing material. Each batch is carefully controlled for germination capacity, ensuring that cultivation brings excellent results. Fast and safe shipping guarantees that the seeds reach you in perfect condition, and our team of specialists is always ready to help, from product selection to practical gardening advice. This provides certainty that your garden will be beautiful, colourful, and full of life throughout the season.

Package contents

The package contains 0.5 g of seeds. Information regarding cultivation rules and the sow-by date can be found on the packaging.