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The Show => Sunflowers => Topic started by: sandersj89 on July 02, 2005, 22:55:01

Title: I did not enter the comp officially…
Post by: sandersj89 on July 02, 2005, 22:55:01

But have my first flower. Not a tall variety, Ruby, as it is being grown as a cut flower:

(http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y222/sandersj89/July%20Garden/Sunflower.jpg)

Also growing few artic giant, come of which are well over 6 foot so far, must get longer canes!

(http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y222/sandersj89/July%20Garden/Sunflower1.jpg)

Jerry

Title: Re: I did not enter the comp officially…
Post by: EVG on July 03, 2005, 10:06:31

It's a beautiful colour I may try that variety next year, well done.

Title: Re: I did not enter the comp officially…
Post by: Marianne on July 07, 2005, 21:43:56

OOoh what a pretty bronzy colour Jerry !  I have never seen a sunflower this colour !  I want one !  ;D ;D

Title: Re: I did not enter the comp officially…
Post by: sandersj89 on July 14, 2005, 09:34:31

Quote from: Marianne on July 07, 2005, 21:43:56

OOoh what a pretty bronzy colour Jerry !  I have never seen a sunflower this colour !  I want one !  ;D ;D

I have been very pleased with it, we are using them as cut flowers and once you remove the top flower the lateral buds go mad and produce lovely flowers about 20cm across on stems about 30 to 50 cm long. Stunning in a vase!

Jerry