Mr Fothergill's 19802 Flower Seeds, Sunflower Titan, Yellow

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Titan’ is an easy-to-grow variety. The flowers feature bright yellow petals and, as a pollen-free variety, it’s also ideal for hayfever sufferers. Starting sunflowers off indoors gives the plants a head start, which is important if you want to grow really tall ones. However, you need space on a sunny windowsill or in a greenhouse for a month or more, until you can plant them out in early summer. Watering needs for both are similar, requiring regular watering, especially during dry periods. Additionally, both varieties can tolerate heat well, making them ideal for growing during the summer months. Are There Any Specific Diseases Or Pests That Affect Titan Sunflower Or Mammoth Sunflower? Mammoth Sunflowers tend to bloom in late July – early September. The bloom time depends upon seasonal temperatures throughout the growing season, as well as factors like the time of planting and the health of the seed. For an ongoing show of blooms, consider planting new seeds every week or two in the springtime for a longer bloom period. Does the Mammoth Sunflower bloom more than once? Below are a few ideas if you want to plant some more out-of-the-ordinary sunflower varieties this spring.

The Titan Sunflower is an heirloom tall sunflower variety that remains one of the tallest sunflowers available. Selected from the Mammoth Sunflower (described above), the Titan is well-suited to home gardens as it has a sturdy root system and rarely needs staking. You absolutely should! This is a great flower to grow for both experienced gardeners and beginners. Sunspot sunflowers are a great option if you want a ‘traditional’ flower that is easy to grow and doesn’t take up too much space. Their petals are bright yellow, with flower heads that give plenty of seeds when they’re blooming. They also have particularly sturdy stalks, which makes them a better choice for more exposed garden spaces. Sunflowers are sun worshipers that grow best in spots that get six to eight hours of direct sun per day. They have long tap roots that need to go several feet into the ground, so sunflower plants prefer loose, well-drained, somewhat alkaline soil with a pH of 6.0 to 7.5. Place covers over germinating sunflower seeds and keep them protected until they are several inches tall at least. Options for protecting the seeds and seedlings include fine wire cloches, dollar store mesh waste baskets, or lightweight frost cloths.

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The mammoth sunflowers are readily able to reach twelve feet in height in normal growing conditions. This is much taller than most other varieties of sunflowers. They surpass nearly every other type of sunflower, with their only common competition perhaps being the Titan Sunflower and the American Giant Hybrid Sunflower. Read on to learn all about the Titan sunflower, what it looks like, and where to find seeds to grow your own. Sunflower ‘Giant Yellow’. This beautiful daisy-like giant sunflower grows to a height of around 1.8 – 2.7m (6 – 9ft) and features big, big blooms. To keep your sunflower growing upwards, pinch out the side shoots and use them in summer salads – sunflowers are edible. Sunflowers are easy to grow, a great favourite with children, and play an important part in helping to feed our wildlife. If you’re a fan, why not try your hand at growing some ‘giants’? Here at Suttons, we offer some terrific options for those who like their sunflowers a little on the enormous side. For advice on how to grow giant sunflowers, along with the best varieties to try, you’ve come to the right place. Mammoth Sunflower seeds tend to grow best when planted soon after the last frost date in your local area. You can certainly plant them before the last frost date, but beware that the tender seedlings may be damaged by cold temperatures. You can also plant them in early summer (typically into mid-July), but beware that temperatures may cool in the fall before the plants can reach their ultimate mature height. Planting mammoth sunflower seeds Soil for planting Mammoth sunflower seeds

Perennial sunflowers are best planted in spring or autumn, when the soil is warm and damp. They can also be planted in summer if bought in flower, although they will need regular watering to help them get established successfully. Though it can be difficult for many to identify and stop different insects from getting to the sunflowers, the best way to do this is to first understand how different insects feed on sunflowers at different stages in their life cycle. Mammoth Sunflowers are fortunately very easy to plant. The process consists of finding high-quality seeds, planting them about an inch deep in rich soil, and then keeping the ground consistently moist while the seedling grows. Here are all the details you’ll need to plant Mammoth Sunflowers: Mammoth sunflower seeds Growing Titan and Mammoth Sunflowers in containers can be a bit challenging due to their size. They’re best suited for garden beds where they can spread out and grow freely. Sunzilla Sunflower plants can reach 16 feet tall in optimal growing conditions. The flowers grow to be about 12″ wide. Sunzilla Sunflower plants take about 90 days (3 months) to reach maturity after planting. 8. Kong sunflowerSunflowers are known to be a favourite of slugs and snails, but there are also a number of other garden insects that like to feed on sunflowers. Sunflower seeds do well either sown directly into the ground or started inside and transplanted. If you decide to transplant, you can start your seeds a bit earlier in the season in seed trays.

In comparison, Mammoth Sunflowers are renowned for their incredible height, which can reach up to 12 feet and even taller in optimal conditions. They are often grown for their impressive stature and can tower over most other garden plants. Sunflower seeds should be planted outside in the ground as soon as the danger of a hard frost has passed to give them the longest possible growing season (and the tallest possible height. This is usually around March-May in most climates.You want your sunflowers’ roots to go deep and find plenty of nutrients to help them grow so make sure you dig plenty of organic matter into the soil. Stake your flowers and tie them as they grow to keep them nice and straight. A cane will do to begin with, but be prepared to swap this out for something taller and more substantial. Giant sunflowers can reach heights well in excess of 4m and can easily come down in windy weather. This beautiful daisy-like sunflower can grow to a height of approximately 1.8–2.7m (6–9ft) tall. The flower petals are big and bold and, as the name suggests, bright yellow.

Kong Giant Sunflowers grow to reach about 16 feet tall in good growing conditions. The flowers are about 10″ wide. Kong Sunflower plants take about 80 days to reach maturity after planting. Planting tall sunflower seeds Mary Jane Duford is a passionate gardener and well-acclaimed authority in the world of horticulture. As a certified Master Gardener and Permaculture Garden Designer with over a decade of hands-on experience, she has honed her skills to cultivate a deeper understanding of the natural world around us. Beyond her gardening prowess, Mary Jane holds a distinct edge as a Professional Engineer, an expertise that often intertwines with her gardening methodologies, bringing a unique perspective to her readers. I mentioned that sunflowers do not like to dry out—or get waterlogged—and that means keeping the water nice and even, right through the growing season.Giant varieties grow for longer than others, which is what gives them their height and flower size. They made ideal feeding areas for birds, who can eat seeds directly from the heads when they bloom. If you’ve chosen one of the lankier sunflower varieties (see below) you’ll want to shove in a bamboo cane to provide support. Adolescent sunflowers are susceptible to snapped stalks in high winds so this will provide you with a bit of insurance should the weather turn gusty. Sunflowers are also thirsty fellows, so during the growing season, it is vital that they stay well watered. It’s also worth giving them a weekly glug or two of tomato feed before they flower to give your plant a nutritional boost. Seedy Business Sunflowers make long-lasting cut flowerstoo.The smaller-flowered types, with their abundant blooms over many months,are particularly popular with flower arrangers. The more unusual colours, including chocolate brown, cream and dark red, are particularly sought-after. How to choose sunflowers One of the tallest-growing, biggest-headed, and largest-seeded varieties available to gardeners. This is a competition variety. Titan sunflower seeds are one of the tallest sunflower varieties available. Plants form a massive trunk and very sturdy root system. Heirloom Titan Sunflower Growing Instructions The sunflower’s roots should be given enough space to grow, and also need nutrient-dense soil to feed the plant. To offer this, plant them straight into the ground or in deep flower beds, dig in organic matter into the soil, or use compost.