{"product_id":"nasiona-titoni-okr-g-olistnej-tithonia-rotundifolia","title":"Tithonia Rotundifolia Seeds - Mexican Sunflower","description":"\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:14pt;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong style=\"color:#656B39;\"\u003eTithonia Rotundifolia\u003c\/strong\u003e – Mexican Sunflower\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp style=\"font-size:12pt;\"\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"color:#656B39;\"\u003eTithonia Rotundifolia\u003c\/strong\u003e, commonly known as Mexican Sunflower or Round-leaved Tithonia, is an annual plant from the Asteraceae family. It reaches impressive sizes from 60 to 180 cm in height, and under optimal conditions can grow up to 2–3 meters tall and 60–90 cm wide, forming densely branched clumps with a distinctive habit.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eBotanical Characteristics\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp style=\"font-size:12pt;\"\u003eThe plant has often purple stems, which can be fragile, so in windy locations they require support. The leaves are green, alternate, broadly ovate with a heart-shaped base and a scalloped or serrated edge. The main attraction is the spectacular flowers, 2.5–8 cm in diameter, distinguished by their intense orange or red-orange color, which provide a striking accent in garden compositions.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eGrowth Cycle and Special Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp style=\"font-size:12pt;\"\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"color:#656B39;\"\u003eTithonia Rotundifolia\u003c\/strong\u003e blooms during summer and autumn, attracting numerous pollinating insects, including butterflies and bees. It is a valuable source of pollen and nectar for beneficial entomofauna, and its seeds are eagerly eaten by birds, especially goldfinches. The plant performs well both in flower gardens and pollinator gardens, as well as coastal gardens, as it tolerates moderate salinity.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eGrowing Requirements\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp style=\"font-size:12pt;\"\u003eThe plant requires full sun with at least 6 hours of direct sunlight daily and well-drained, moderately fertile garden soil. It grows best in rather poor soils – too high organic matter content or excess nitrogen causes vigorous leaf growth at the expense of flowers and weakens the stems. During the growing season, weekly watering is recommended, although the plant tolerates moderate drought. During dry periods, watering generously is beneficial.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"font-size:12pt;\"\u003eFertilizing with a phosphorus-rich preparation every 4–6 weeks promotes abundant flowering. Regular pinching of shoot tips and removing damaged parts encourages denser growth and improves air circulation, which translates into better plant health.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHorticultural Uses\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp style=\"font-size:12pt;\"\u003eDue to its height and striking flowering, \u003cstrong style=\"color:#656B39;\"\u003eTithonia Rotundifolia\u003c\/strong\u003e is ideal as a background plant in mixed borders, for pollinator gardens, and as a seasonal screen. In some parts of the world, it may be classified as an invasive species, so monitoring its spread is advisable.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"mr.seed","offers":[{"title":"5","offer_id":53051499282760,"sku":"2229","price":6.9,"currency_code":"PLN","in_stock":true},{"title":"10","offer_id":53051499381064,"sku":"2230","price":12.9,"currency_code":"PLN","in_stock":true},{"title":"50","offer_id":53051499413832,"sku":"2231","price":55.0,"currency_code":"PLN","in_stock":true},{"title":"100","offer_id":53051499446600,"sku":"2232","price":89.0,"currency_code":"PLN","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0939\/2649\/0440\/files\/73bc87e7-bb07-48b5-b689-34a40d9a9de4.jpg?v=1778085041","url":"https:\/\/www.mrseed.eu\/en\/products\/nasiona-titoni-okr-g-olistnej-tithonia-rotundifolia","provider":"mr.seed","version":"1.0","type":"link"}