Description
Giant Sunflower is the record-chasing classic – thick sturdy stalks push towering 3-4 m (10-13 ft) tall, topped by enormous golden-yellow heads that track the sun as they open. A guaranteed talking point in any garden and a favourite first seed for children.
Thank you for reading this post, don't forget to subscribe!Why gardeners choose it
- Towers to 3-4 m (10-13 ft) with heads up to 30 cm (12 in) across
- Classic golden-yellow heirloom colour
- Fast, dramatic growth – a great project for kids
- Seed heads feed birds through autumn once dried on the stalk
- Heirloom, non-GMO, open-pollinated
Growing guide
- Sow: direct after last frost, 2-3 cm (1 in) deep
- Germination: 7-14 days at 18-24 C (65-75 F)
- Spacing: 60-90 cm (24-36 in) apart in a sheltered spot away from strong wind
- Light: full sun, rich soil, deep regular watering as the head develops
- Harvest: 80-100 days; stake tall stems in exposed gardens
Germination-tested seed, packed fresh and shipped worldwide from Seeds Grow In.
