Sunflowers have been forever immortalised by Van Gogh, the majestic sunflower is one of the most instantly recognisable flowers in the world.
With their sunny yellow petals and cheerful demeanour a sunflower embodies all that is summer and makes the perfect uplifting gift. No matter how you choose to display them these gorgeous flowers are sure to steal the show.
The sunflower originates from North America and was first cultivated back in 3,500 BC by American-Indian tribes. In the late 16th century Spanish explorers brought the sunflower to Europe where it was widely cultivated for its oil and striking beauty, making it a popular flower for decoration in homes and gardens, which it still is today.
Scientific Name: Helianthus
Family: Asteraceae
Availability: May-October with limited availability during the rest of the year
Big, double, fluffy teddy bear of a flower, producing very dwarf, 15cm (6in) ultra double golden-yellow blooms. A real eye-catcher in the border, looks good in containers and is a must for its long lasting, impressive appearance in a vase. Height 45cm (18in).
With long-lasting blooms as round and fluffy as a teddy bear, this variety is great for children and very easy-to-grow. Ideal in containers or the border. Height: 120cm (47). Spread: 60cm (24).Culinary information: Some parts of these flowers are edible. Click here for more details about edible flowers.
Sunflower Topolino is unique in producing numerous bright yellow flowers with a distinctive dark centre, on dwarf plants with a branching habit. Fun and easy to grow, Sunflower Topolino provides a colourful display in containers or flower borders, and is a sure-fire winner with adults and children alike!
Semi-tall, uniform variety with bright, lemon yellow, 15cm (6in) flowers and black disc. Cut flowers when coming into bud and they will open in the house and last up to 18 days with cut flower food. Excellent for beds, borders, and happy in most garden soils and full sun. Flowers summer. Height 15m (5ft).
Create a masterpece in your own garden! A mix of the very best sunflowers that can be grown together in a small forest of varying heights, each stem producing a bright, sunshine filled sunflower!
Red and copper-toned flowers are borne on stems that rise to 5ft. A well-branched habit ensures that several blooms come from each plant. Great for children. Height: 150cm (59). Spread: 50cm (20).Culinary information: Some parts of these flowers are edible. Click here for more details about edible flowers.
This collection comprises three beautiful varieties; 'Italian White', 'Harlequin', and 'Velvet Queen'.
Send her some sun (whatever the weather) with this gorgeously bright bunch featuring a stunning sunflower. FREE Lindor Mini Milk Chocolates, use code FREECHOCS FREE Delivery Arrives beautifully arranged Delivered in bud to guarantee freshness Blooms will fully open within a few days Featuring 1 sunflower, 3 cerise carnation, 2 yellow 'santini' chrysanthemum, 3 purple september flower, 2 lilac alstromeria and 1 pistache
Sunflower Hearts are a fantastic low mess option with a very high calorie to weight ratio.
These kernels are produced from sunflower seeds. This means they are from the sunflower which contains high levels of oil and therefore energy for wild birds. The Sunflower hearts are sunflower seeds with the husk or shell remove, with the benefit of no discarded shells to clear up. The seeds can be fed from tube seed feeders, bird tables or the ground throughout the year and are suitable for a wide range of wild birds such as the Blackbird, Blackcap, Blue tit, Brambling, Bullfinch, Chaffinch, Coal tit, Dunnock, Goldfinch, Great tit, Great spotted woodpecker, Greenfinch, House sparrow, Long-tailed tit, Nuthatch, Robin, Siskin, Song thrush, Starling, Tree sparrow, Woodpigeon, and Wrens.Explore more of our range, we have a huge variety of products in stock. Have a query or can't find something you're looking for? We receive new deliveries every week, so if the item you wish to purchase is currently out of stock, please contact our Customer Services Team and we may be able to reserve the items you require.1 x Listed item supplied onlyColours may vary slightly
Often known as the Maximilian Sunflower. This attractive perennial produces masses of golden yellow 7cm (3in) flowers all the way up the tall stems resembling a Hollyhock. Stunning in borders and a good late summer food source for both birds and butterflies