Sunflower Seeds 'Russian Giant' Hardy Annual Flower Seeds Easy to Grow Your Own Garden Plants 1 Packet of Seeds by Thompson & Morgan

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Yep! You’ve made it to the end of the season and managed to grow giant sunflowers. Good job, but don’t rest on your laurels just yet! Now’s the best time to set yourself up for success for next year.

The large leaves are well known for being hairy and heart-shaped, whilst the flowers are huge at 25-30cm across. A fast-growing tall sunflower is the Giant Sungold. These beauties aren’t as massive in height, only growing five to six feet tall, but they still have huge flowers between six and ten inches across. The flowers are more petal-heavy than your “standard” sunflower in most pictures you find, actually looking a bit like pom poms. They are perennials that require full sun and moderately full sun. Plant them after the last threat of frost. Dwarf Sunflowers It produces a gorgeous flower, is prolific and floriferous, and it blooms all summer and autumn long!Giant sunflowers that will reachover 2.4m (8ft) tall are best planted next to the house, so they can be attached to the wall for support. Bamboo canes won’t usually be long or strong enough to support them Place covers over germinating sunflower seeds and keep them protected until they are several inches tall at least. Options for protecting the seeds and seedlings include fine wire cloches, dollar store mesh waste baskets, or lightweight frost cloths. Sunflower ‘Titan’. Tall at 3.5m (12ft), and with flowerheads the size of dustbin lids (50cm or 20” across), this sunflower truly deserves to be called a giant. ‘Titan’ is easy to grow and a real hit with children. The flowers feature bright yellow petals and, as a pollen-free variety, it’s ideal for hayfever sufferers. Water Regularly: Keep the soil consistently moist but not soggy, especially during the growth and blooming stages.

This is a unique variety of giant sunflower that produces stunning, bi-colored blooms. It can grow up to 8-10 feet tall and produce heads that are up to 10 inches wide. Find Are Sunflower Perennials here 12. Sunzilla Sunflower Water regularly during dry periods, especially the tall varieties, as it’s difficult for them to recover if they dry out and wilt. There are 70 different species of sunflowers around the world, with dozens, if not hundreds of cultivars, varieties, hybrids (i.e., types of sunflowers). They’re far from equal to each other in growing preferences, sizes, and colors, though, so you’ll want to study up on the selections before deciding to grow your own. We’ve categorized some of the most popular options to help you determine what you’re looking for. Read the minimal care instructions provided so you know what you’re getting yourself into with each. Tall, Giant, or Mammoth Sunflowers Direct sow the seeds in spring after the last frost has passed or start indoors a few weeks beforehand. Plant Lemon Queen in full sun, with rich soil and moderate moisture. Topolino SunflowerGrowing giant sunflowers in pots can be a rewarding experience, offering a striking visual display. However, it can be challenging, given the size these plants can reach.

Competition with Weeds: Weeds can compete with sunflowers for nutrients, water, and sunlight. Regularly weed the area around your sunflowers, especially during their early growth stages, to minimize competition and give the sunflowers the best growing conditions.Try to plant your seeds directly in the ground if possible rather than planting them in a seedling tray or container with potting mix. These seedlings grow incredibly fast and develop the strongest root system if allowed to grow in place directly from the seed. Avoid transplanting seedlings if at all possible. Planting Mammoth sunflower seeds