Mr Fothergill's 13518 Flower Seeds, Sunflower Little Leo, Yellow

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Rising to just over 1m and with flowers measuring 15-17cm in diameter, ‘Valentine’ produces amongst the lightest-coloured sunflowers – or the darkest, depending on your point of view. Move your container-grown sunflowers outdoors after the last frost, when the risk of cold damage has gone. You need to give your dwarf sunflowers a moderate amount of water. Remember that if you plant these flowers in pots and containers, they’ll need to be watered more frequently than if they are planted in your garden beds.

Suttons strives to ensure that all its plants are delivered to you in the perfect condition for planting. While the majority of our nursery plants cope well with slight delays in intransit, sadly, the time it takes to deliver to certain locations in the UK means that we can't guarantee this for some of our smaller plug products and tender bedding and vegetable lines, which do not respond well to the extra journey time. So regretfully while we offer the majority of our live plant offering nationwide, we are unable to ship plugs, begging plants and tender vegetable plants to the following areas: HS, IV41-IV49, IV51, IV55-56, KW15-KW17, PA34, PA41-48, PA60-PA78, PA80, PH40-PH44, TR21-TR24, ZE1-ZE3. Pacino Gold is a branching dwarf sunflower that produces 4-10 flowerheads from one sturdy stem. The petals are light yellow, and the disc is yellow-green. The blooms grow 5 inches wide. Also if you have a garden and have any room I would definitely put some in the ground as they would look wonderful, especially as a group. For this I would sow the seeds direct as I think they do better than when transplanted from pots.Sow them in groups of two seeds Place the two seeds just a few inches apart, and the next two about 12"/30cm apart and so on.

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Answer: Dwarf sunflowers are perfect for growing in your garden or in pots (both indoors or outdoors). Be sure to only plant one seed of a dwarf sunflower in a six-inch pot, and plant three seeds in a gallon pot. Follow the best care requirements for your dwarf sunflowers to optimally grow so you can enjoy their pretty flowers. My Final Thoughts on Dwarf Sunflowers Whenthe sunflower heads start to turn brown, you can cut them off and let them dry out, then put the seed heads out in the garden for the birds to eat. Birds adore sunflower seeds, so you’re bound to get lots of interest. Another flower that shares spiritual connection to the Leos, not from its blooms, in this case, bundles of delicate orange lilies, but from the shape plant itself is the Clivia. Often called “bush-lily”, these plants grow large, stiff leaves around their delicate blooms that give them an appearance of strength, and have contributed to their reputation as unyielding. Sound familiar? Meticulous and well put-together, Leos often get mistaken for being vain or stubborn. In reality, that tough exterior is protecting a warm and generous heart. And while they may seem head-strong or determined to have their way, they genuinely feel their way is best for them and the ones they love. That is why they are willing to push for what they think is right, even if they ruffle some fur along the way. Birth Flowers by Zodiac Sign Showy Sunflower’ is another option for those who prefer perennials and this species also has a clump-forming habit.

There’s no need to prune dwarf sunflowers as it doesn’t have any benefit. However, if you want more flowers and the flowers to last longer during summer, then deadhead the dwarf sunflowers. Also, remove any brown or yellow leaves so the dwarf sunflowers can always look their best. Tips to Grow Dwarf Sunflowers Successfully The best time to plant a sunflower seed is early spring. In the UK this is April and May. At this time of year the risk of frost is lower, and there’s still plenty of time for the plants to grow and flower before temperatures drop again in autumn.

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While ‘Russian Giant’ is the least tall of our giant sunflower selections at 2.5-3m tall, it produces truly giant flowers at 30cm across. The reason is that it produces fantastic flowers that are of a riveting coppery red hue with a distinctly velvety sheen. 14) H. annuus‘Ruby Sunset’ If you’ve left it a bit late to plant your sunflower seeds, don’t panic. Sunflowers will still grow if you plant the seeds in early summer, and bloom right up until the first frost. You will just need to wait a bit longer for those amazing flowers. When do sunflowers bloom? Native to a swath of land from the central belt of the United States to that of Mexico, the common sunflower is found on prairies, grasslands and disturbed ground. You can of course split up the crowded plants and pot them into individual pots if they’re struggling. How do you care for sunflowers in pots?

Reaching a staggering height of about 4.5m, which is taller than some trees, the aptly-named ‘Giraffe’ is a giant sunflower. The tiny 4-inch-wide gold flowers are adorable, and best of all, they attract butterflies. (I’m sure you can guess by now that I’ve planted a ton of these in pots and placed them in and around my house.) 3. Yellow Pygmy Sunflowers The Tithonia Fiesta Del Sol is the first Mexican dwarf sunflower. It grows small 2-3 inches wide flowerheads.

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When it comes to colour, you’re not limited to yellow. * Velvet Queen, Red Giant and Prado Red are all exotic red shades.

Most varieties of sunflower bloom for a period of 8-12 weeks. This makes them a great plant choice for adding colour and impact to your garden throughout the summer months and early autumn. Sunbrights are perfect for flower arrangements, especially if you have friends who have pollen allergies. 29. Gaillardia Sunflowers

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It is of a branching type and shows off its incredible, one-of-a-kind flowers nearly all summer long. 17) H. annuus‘Sunbelievable Brown-Eyed Girl’ Though this cultivar has a narrowish profile, quite interestingly, it has the bonus of being a multi-stalked type, making it more of a typical garden plant. 4) H. annuus ‘Sunsation Yellow’