Helianthus annuus (common names: Sunflower, Sunflower)

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Helianthus annuus (aka Sunflower, Sunflower)


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Reminders for this plant

Due 7 months ago:

In Majeekahead's garden calendar:
'Sow indoors'

sow a few in pots in the greenhouse, but just a few incase they don't do well in the greenhouse more can be sown outside in march, if needed.

Due in 14 days:

In Chrispook's garden calendar:
'Clear out beds'

Clear sunflowers and other dying annuals out of front garden first, and back later. Weed and clear front beds as much as poss. Add leaf mould/compost and dig over in empty areas. Plant white hibiscus, bulbs, other seedlings etc. rebark later when planting done.

Members growing this plant

  • majeekahead
    Majeekahead

    Joined 18 Oct, 2007

    429 plants

  • Chrispook
    Chrispook

    Joined 18 May, 2007

    269 plants

  • AdrianFinland
    Adrianfinland

    Joined 23 Apr, 2008

    63 plants

  • Noballsallowed
    Noballsallo..

    Joined 25 May, 2008

    16 plants

  • blackeyedsuzy
    Blackeyedsuzy

    Joined 26 Aug, 2008

    9 plants

Comments on Helianthus annuus

jacque
Jacque

20 Mar, 2008

 

Im Growing Mini Sunflowers this Year Chris 2 keep in pots :)

On photo - July 2007

Chrispook
Chrispook

20 Mar, 2008

 

My experience has ben that if you keep the seed for next year you might get big sunflowers next time.

On photo - July 2007

majeekahead
Majeekahead

20 Mar, 2008

 

Hi Chris, me and Brooke have just sown some red ones in the greenhouse a couple of weeks ago they have germinated already! - ours are 'Claret' - hope they turn out as lovely as this one - beautiful! we are going to plant them either side of Brooks play house!

On photo - July 2007

Chrispook
Chrispook

20 Mar, 2008

 

Mine were Claret too. The ones planted in full sun in the front garden were more deep red, and these others planted in partial shade in the back were more dark rust coloured. Soil also different in back garden. All were very nice and good germination..

On photo - July 2007

sue113
Sue113

24 Mar, 2008

 

Pure gold.

jackie46
Jackie46

8 May, 2008

 

Are they sunflowers?

jackie46
Jackie46

8 May, 2008

 

Oh just read it to my right LOL

AdrianFinland
Adrianfinland

8 May, 2008

 

LOL indeed! They are Lord Nelson brand 'Wild Mixture' which last year included some great 'feathery' type flowers.

jacque
Jacque

13 May, 2008

 

These are so Cute :D

On photo - Short sunflowers

jacque
Jacque

22 Jun, 2008

 

I saw some Mini SunFlowers in Focus yeserday Chris&was very tempted2buy1as i was growing sum this yr until Sum Slugs/Snails ate all 10 Baby plants in1nite:(

jacque
Jacque

22 Jun, 2008

 

Wow 9FT :O

On photo - Sunflower patch

Xela
Xela

23 Jun, 2008

 

Now that is what I call a 'Sunflower' :-)
Love the rusty tinge.

Gillian
Gillian

24 Jun, 2008

 

So sunny!

On photo - Different sunflower

eggbox
Eggbox

25 Jun, 2008

 

great picture

On photo - Different sunflower

Chrispook
Chrispook

25 Jun, 2008

 

Thanks guys.

On photo - Different sunflower

Janette
Janette

29 Jun, 2008

 

Beautiful sunflower Chris

jacque
Jacque

29 Jun, 2008

 

This looks really Big Chris!

wohlibuli
Wohlibuli

30 Jun, 2008

 

Maybe a step ladder! lol

Gillian
Gillian

30 Jun, 2008

 

Makes for a pretty combination

talljim
Talljim

1 Jul, 2008

 

This is a beautiful sunflower.

Lori
Lori

1 Jul, 2008

 

Bless those birds!... all the sunflowers in my garden I bought in birdseed mix!lol. with the exception of a lovely deep red one...which seems to have become extinct..or interbred...got red centres and yellow petals. haha.

On photo - Different sunflower

Lori
Lori

2 Jul, 2008

 

Hahah nature up to her tricks again...lol. have the same in my garden.

Lori
Lori

2 Jul, 2008

 

Step ladder is an excellent suggestion! I used one to get pics of my pond at a different angle...

flcrazy
Flcrazy

2 Jul, 2008

 

I haven' grown any sunflowers in years ! Your bringing back some good memories, thanks !

scheipnerangela
Scheipneran..

3 Jul, 2008

 

such a nice colour ! I really like it !

Chrispook
Chrispook

3 Jul, 2008

 

Hi Angie nice to see your face again. Glad you like the sunflowers. Some of them are over 3 metres tall now.

blodyn
Blodyn

4 Jul, 2008

 

I like these red ones : )

On photo - Red sunflower

spritzhenry
Spritzhenry

4 Jul, 2008

 

Lovely colour, Chris. Is it an annual?

On photo - Red sunflower

Buzzbee
Buzzbee

4 Jul, 2008

 

We're growing a bed of them on our allotment - at this point they are about two feet high - hope they turn out like thse, which are wonderful.

On photo - Sunflower group

wohlibuli
Wohlibuli

5 Jul, 2008

 

They look sad, no more sun today!

Grammazoo
Grammazoo

5 Jul, 2008

 

Always have to put in a few each year - just can't resist ~ The birds all love the seedheads; it's a race to save some for next season!

On photo - Sunflower group

Chrispook
Chrispook

5 Jul, 2008

 

Yes it is an annual. I grew T&M's claret hybrids last year and this is from the seed. Caused a sensation amongst the neighbours last year because in the land of the sunflower here in Hungary they had never seen red ones before.

On photo - Red sunflower

Janey
Janey

5 Jul, 2008

 

Gorgeous sunflowers one of my favourites, I've grown some in tubs this year and nipped them out when they were about 2.1/2ft tall, making about 6 flowers now on each stem for a change.

On photo - Sunflower group

Gillian
Gillian

11 Jul, 2008

 

That's beautiful, looks like someone painted it!

On photo - Untitled

Sid
Sid

18 Jul, 2008

 

Golly - that's a big-un!

majeekahead
Majeekahead

29 Jul, 2008

 

Wow love the way you have caught the light coming through!

irish
Irish

31 Jul, 2008

 

looks like its saying hello into the camera lol

On photo - Sunflower 'Claret'

Chrispook
Chrispook

31 Jul, 2008

 

Like your claret sunflower. Mine did well last yesr.

On photo - Sunflower 'Claret'

weemamabell
Weemamabell

1 Aug, 2008

 

wow beautiful !

On photo - Sunflower 'Claret'

majeekahead
Majeekahead

1 Aug, 2008

 

thank you, you know in all my years as a florist i don't think i have seen a sunflower this dark before, i really like it!

On photo - Sunflower 'Claret'

newtogardening
Newtogarden..

1 Aug, 2008

 

lovely rich colour

On photo - Sunflower 'Claret'

hollyeves
Hollyeves

3 Aug, 2008

 

lovely sunflower

On photo - Sunflower 'Claret'

charlie727
Charlie727

4 Aug, 2008

 

thats fab Majeekahead really lovely

On photo - Sunflower 'Claret'

joannie
Joannie

5 Aug, 2008

 

Wow, it looks like it's been dipped in paint! lol

On photo - Claret Sunflower

jacque
Jacque

5 Aug, 2008

 

MMMMMMMMm love this Pic Chris :D

jacque
Jacque

5 Aug, 2008

 

Its stunning Chris :)

treesandthings
Treesandthi..

5 Aug, 2008

 

I gave up on sun flowers this year as the Squirels kept chewing the heads off.
Looks like you've got plenty there though.

irish
Irish

5 Aug, 2008

 

mine where all eating when they were seedling , by what i dont know, prob the dreaded slugs and snails

irish
Irish

5 Aug, 2008

 

exactly as jacque said,,,,, stunning

irish
Irish

5 Aug, 2008

 

great photo chris

irish
Irish

5 Aug, 2008

 

wow, well done Brooke

On photo - Claret Sunflower

wohlibuli
Wohlibuli

5 Aug, 2008

 

That is a beauty!

wohlibuli
Wohlibuli

5 Aug, 2008

 

great color !!

On photo - Claret Sunflower

greenthumb
Greenthumb

6 Aug, 2008

 

I gave up after my fifth year of moose beheading them....can't get them tall enough to stop them...lol. Wonderful pic Chris. Very Van Gogh!

little
Little

6 Aug, 2008

 

Love it

magnoliatree
Magnoliatree

6 Aug, 2008

 

It positively glows - most unusual.

Janey
Janey

6 Aug, 2008

 

Fabulous pic Chris, lovely colours.

Janey
Janey

6 Aug, 2008

 

Stunning!!!

Janey
Janey

6 Aug, 2008

 

Gorgeous!

On photo - Claret Sunflower

Janey
Janey

6 Aug, 2008

 

Fabulous photo , must try these for next year!

On photo - Sunflower 'Claret'

lyd
Lyd

6 Aug, 2008

 

lovely photo van chris

Janey
Janey

6 Aug, 2008

 

Wow, thats fabulous especially with the contrasting background, really vivid!

On photo - Untitled

majeekahead
Majeekahead

7 Aug, 2008

 

thanks Janey, keep an eye out on the seed swap, as i will be offering some of these once they set seed!

On photo - Untitled

Janey
Janey

7 Aug, 2008

 

Oh great, but how do you get on the seed swap?

On photo - Untitled

irish
Irish

8 Aug, 2008

 

looks like she is doing a wonderful job there

blodyn
Blodyn

8 Aug, 2008

 

I bet you enjoy having them around.

Janey
Janey

8 Aug, 2008

 

Yes we do Blodyn, they make us laugh a lot!

andrea
Andrea

8 Aug, 2008

 

A future GOY member! Good on you Irish for setting her on the right path!

amy
Amy

8 Aug, 2008

 

Shes a little beauty Janey

pollyannaever
Pollyannaever

9 Aug, 2008

 

What a doll!! !And such a helper

youngdaisydee
Youngdaisydee

9 Aug, 2008

 

WoW and WoW again Andy, Fantastic Photo..Dee...

On photo - Bee on Sunflower

irish
Irish

9 Aug, 2008

 

well done, brilliant shot

On photo - Bee on Sunflower

Andy_and_Jill
Andy_and_jill

9 Aug, 2008

 

Thanks ladies, I took it earlier this evening. Was worried about the light levels but am pleased with the final result. The sunflower has been grown by my dad and reached a height of 8ft 9ins. Think it's called a Russian Giant. Have a nice weekend. Andy

On photo - Bee on Sunflower

Chrispook
Chrispook

9 Aug, 2008

 

The bees loe them don't they. Every time I look at one of my sunflowers it has a bee on it.

On photo - Bee on Sunflower

joannie
Joannie

9 Aug, 2008

 

Brilliant photo !!

On photo - Bee on Sunflower

joannie
Joannie

9 Aug, 2008

 

She's a sweetheart Janey...and a gardener too.

flcrazy
Flcrazy

10 Aug, 2008

 

What a little cutie pie ! Enjoy every moment, you know as well as I do, as soon as you turn around she will be grown !

Ams
Ams

10 Aug, 2008

 

Bless her cotton socks :-)

amy
Amy

10 Aug, 2008

 

Thats a beauty, will you save the seed for the birds ?

On photo - Bee on Sunflower

Andy_and_Jill
Andy_and_jill

10 Aug, 2008

 

It's my Dad's and he doesn't throw anything away!