Tithonia 'Torchlight'
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A large and robust half-hardy annual to 1.2m tall, producing a series of bright orange-red, daisy-like flowerheads from late summer to early autumn. The flowers last well when cut, and are also particularly attractive to pollinating insects
Scientific classification
- Species
- Tithonia 'Torchlight' (Tithonia 'Torchlight')
- Genus
- Tithonia
- Family
- Asteraceae
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- Toxicity
- Annual Biennial
- Plant type
- 1-1.5 metres
- Height
- 0.1-0.5 metres
- Spread
- Deciduous
- Foliage
- Columnar upright
- Habit
- Spring · Summer · Autumn
- Season of interest
- Full sun
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
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Distribution of Tithonia 'Torchlight'
Distribution map
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Culture
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Toxicity
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Quick identification of Tithonia 'Torchlight'
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Tithonia 'Torchlight' care guide
- Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings
- Watering
- Full sun
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
Watering
Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings
Fertilizing
FertilizingBalanced perennial feed every four weeks from spring through summer
Pruning
PruningDeadhead to prolong flowering
Propagation
PropagationPropagate by seed sown in spring
Growing
GrowingPlant out after the last frosts in well-drained, moderately fertile soil in a sunny, sheltered position. Plants may require staking
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Common pests and diseases
Diseases
Generally disease-free
Pests
May be susceptible to slugs and snails
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