Sunflower recommendation? - Plants

LeadFarmer

07/03/2013 at 19:18

Each year me and my little boy plant giant sunflower seeds and compete to see who can grow the tallest (he always wins!).

This year I'd also like to plant a couple of alternate varieties as well, perhaps something a different colour. Can anyone recommend any varieties that have grown well for them please?

Lilylouise

07/03/2013 at 19:28

Valentine is lovely Leadfarmer

Last year I

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grew some sunflowers saved from a lovely rogue one that grew in amongst my Valentines.If you would like some of my saved seed please let me know

Pam LL x

This is Valentine

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LeadFarmer

07/03/2013 at 19:53

Well thats a very kind offer lilylouise, and is very much appreciated .

And Valentine does look a lovely colour doesnt it. I shall message you my address.

Thank you.

Lilylouise

07/03/2013 at 20:29

You are very welcome

Pam LL x

FloBear

07/03/2013 at 21:13

I bought a pack called Vincent's Mixture, which had lots of surprises as well as some conventional coloured ones. Here are two :

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LeadFarmer

08/03/2013 at 13:12

Vincents Mixture look good, thanks.

marshmello

08/03/2013 at 13:17

Grown Little leo many times - very nice small compact plants with many flower heads per bush. Ideal for cutting for indoor flower displays if one wishes to do that.