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Title: sunflowers everywhere
Post by: manicscousers on August 11, 2007, 17:41:29

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

Title: Re: sunflowers everywhere
Post by: lorna on August 11, 2007, 21:36:39

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.

Title: Re: sunflowers everywhere
Post by: manicscousers on August 12, 2007, 16:01:41

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  :)

Title: Re: sunflowers everywhere
Post by: caroline7758 on August 12, 2007, 16:40:50

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

Title: Re: sunflowers everywhere
Post by: manicscousers on August 12, 2007, 16:54:11

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

Title: Re: sunflowers everywhere
Post by: lorna on August 12, 2007, 16:57:58

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

Title: Re: sunflowers everywhere
Post by: manicscousers on August 12, 2007, 18:46:12

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

Title: Re: sunflowers everywhere
Post by: saddad on August 12, 2007, 19:11:19

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

Title: Re: sunflowers everywhere
Post by: manicscousers on September 22, 2007, 18:38:02

now they're dying off  :(