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Title: My sunfower
Post by: Carol on October 07, 2007, 22:20:45

I didn't pamper mine this year, this one grew to about 8ft.  but I think its pretty.
(http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y196/lowrieT/IMG_1975.jpg)

Title: Re: My sunfower
Post by: lorna on October 08, 2007, 11:52:11

Lovely Carol, I am envious. The sunflowers I grew this year (seeds sown by Joshua) were a disaster. We had a weekend of heavy rain and strong winds, the wind does blow in the Fens, the plants just seemed to give up. Manic has kindly sent me seeds for next year, I am going to put them in a more sheltered area of the garden. Here's hoping :)
Lorna

Title: Re: My sunfower
Post by: RosieMcPosie on October 08, 2007, 12:02:53

That's beautiful Carol, very pretty  :)
well done!

Title: Re: My sunfower
Post by: Biscombe on October 08, 2007, 12:07:14

What a stunner!! what variety is it?
Great pic! I think we have a potential competition winner, send it to Ken!

Title: Re: My sunfower
Post by: Carol on October 08, 2007, 14:10:16

Lorna,  The seeds were last years.  Last year I fed them daily and I got one over the guttering on my roof.   I live in a very windy place, totaly exposed to the Westerlies - al my trees are like loo brushes.  The Sunflower is put at the side of the conservatory for a bit of protection.

Title: Re: My sunfower
Post by: manicscousers on October 08, 2007, 15:30:13

that's a lovely lemon colour  :)