Author Topic: Sunflowers and large flowers  (Read 1119 times)

davee52uk

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Sunflowers and large flowers
« on: June 20, 2007, 20:42:51 »
I have two allotment plots next to each other. I find it is pointless growing any small flowers as they get lost in the veg. Instead I grow:

Giant Sunflowers - so uplifting to see their giant yellow faces on a sunny day.

Nasturtiums - self seeding and covering vast areas if you let them - great in competition with marrows.

Sweet William - almost indestructible and give flowers early in the season.


What about you?

manicscousers

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Re: Sunflowers and large flowers
« Reply #1 on: June 20, 2007, 21:02:26 »
hiya, dave..yes, all o the above, plus marigolds, french and ordinary, self seeded nigella, swet peas, lavender,I think that's all, apart from letting sage, chives, coriander and fennel flower..lovely   :)

saddad

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Re: Sunflowers and large flowers
« Reply #2 on: June 22, 2007, 17:01:45 »
Don't do stinking Billy but have all the others and some foxgloves and poppies (Weeds) we also have some Mesembryanthemums...(?)(Livingstone Daisies..)
Oh and Wallflower for early season...
Chrysants for cutting and late flowers Sweet Peas for high summer..
and Morning Glory and Perr. Sweet peas on a fence..
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« Last Edit: June 22, 2007, 17:03:44 by saddad »

 

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