Topic: sunflowers everywhere

[manicscousers]

we've had a real flush of different colours now, must be the sun

[lorna]

Manic. They look lovely, so healthy. My efforts of growing sunflowers have been a total disaster. (Josh did sow the seeds) We had a weekend of terrific wind and rain and the leaves just turned brown and looked terrible. Have to try again next year.
Lorna.

[manicscousers]

the last one's a self seeded one, lorna..hope you have better luck next year
if you need some seed, let me know and I'll send some when they dry out  :)

[caroline7758]

They look great, manics- the birds will love you! Any tips for success? Did you sow direct or start off inside?

[manicscousers]

started off in rootrainers and planted out with 2 ltr pop bottle collars around them with a small stake..the ones the slugs don't get do well..the self seeded did better  ;D

[lorna]

Oh yes please Manic. Will try and get back in Josh's good books next year ;D

[manicscousers]

I'll let you know when they're ready, lorna  :)

[saddad]

Our best three are the self sets as well!
 :-[

[manicscousers]

now they're dying off  :(