My Sunflowers
Gian Sunflowers
by Kamani Alwis
Kamani Alwis 
Sunflower : Russian GiantHardy AnnualFlowers in : June to AugustGermination : EasyAftercare : EasyIdeal for : Bedding, Borders, Children, Cut FlowersSpecial Features : Edible FlowersHeight : 10 feetDescriptionA giant among annuals. Give them plenty of room and you will be rewarded with plants up to 3m (10ft) tall with huge yellow flowers often 30cm(12in) in diameter. Useful to grow against an unsightly shed or fence. Birds love the seeds so grow a few plants close to the house and watch them feed in the autumn. Flowers summer. Height 8-10ft.Sowing InstructionsSow early spring to early summer outdoors where they are to flower. Prepare the ground well and rake to a fine tilth before sowing. Sow 12mm (?in) deep in rows 45cm (18in) apart.For really giant sunflowers, sow them indoors in late winter/early spring, individually in 7.5cm (3in) pots at a temperature of 15-18C (60-65F). Grow on in good light conditions, harden off and plant out when all risk of frost has passed.Growing InstructionsThey prefer a sunny open site but will grow in most sites and soils.
Sep 12th 2010 05:27
Sunflower : Russian GiantHardy AnnualFlowers in : June to AugustGermination : EasyAftercare : EasyIdeal for : Bedding, Borders, Children, Cut FlowersSpecial Features : Edible FlowersHeight : 10 feetDescriptionA giant among annuals. Give them plenty of room and you will be rewarded with plants up to 3m (10ft) tall with huge yellow flowers often 30cm(12in) in diameter. Useful to grow against an unsightly shed or fence. Birds love the seeds so grow a few plants close to the house and watch them feed in the autumn. Flowers summer. Height 8-10ft.Sowing InstructionsSow early spring to early summer outdoors where they are to flower. Prepare the ground well and rake to a fine tilth before sowing. Sow 12mm (?in) deep in rows 45cm (18in) apart.For really giant sunflowers, sow them indoors in late winter/early spring, individually in 7.5cm (3in) pots at a temperature of 15-18C (60-65F). Grow on in good light conditions, harden off and plant out when all risk of frost has passed.Growing InstructionsThey prefer a sunny open site but will grow in most sites and soils.
Sep 12th 2010 05:27
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