Sunflower

[johnd83]

Good morning all,

I have been growing these from seed since April. I have been really happy with how they turned out as I am new to growing...well anything really. I have approx 15 of these. I don't know if they a correct name but I knew them as "Teddy Bear Sunflowers"

Sunflower by JohnBW83, on Flickr

[Placido]

Oh I love that Johnd . Abso. beautiful !!!!

[johnd83]

Thank you very much. I have about 15 of these growing

[Kev]

They look cracking. Never seen those flowers before. They look amazingly soft so I can understand the teddy bear name.

[johnd83]

Thanks Kev mate.

[Jacksparrow]

A spectacular looking flower head. What is the diameter. Great

[johnd83]

Jacksparrow,

They are 17cm in diameter for the heads and theu are between 4ft-6ft tall.

[Jacksparrow]

Jacksparrow,

They are 17cm in diameter for the heads and theu are between 4ft-6ft tall.

Thanks john
The only thing I can see to fault them is that they don't look very bee friendly. Do the insects have problem getting at the pollen?

[johnd83]

We have had a couple of bees and a few butterfly's on them so they must be getting something. I wouldn't say they rave about them like some other plants Jack if I am honest mate.

[Jacksparrow]

We have had a couple of bees and a few butterfly's on them so they must be getting something. I wouldn't say they rave about them like some other plants Jack if I am honest mate.

Thank you for tour reply.