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
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
Create a stylish and relaxing space in your home or garden with this stunning sunflower water feature from Serenity.
A brand new range of gifts for greenfingered gardeners of all ages. Each kit contains everything you need to get growing, along with a selection of carefully chosen seed varieties.
A high oil treat that is a great alternative to peanuts. The husks make great compost too!
Multiple flowers per stem coupled with a gorgeous chocolatey scent makes this perennial sunflower extra special. Ideal for the back or the middle of a border.
Fun and easy to grow from seed, this wonderfully rewarding sunflower is a joy to grow for children and adults alike.
See who can grow the tallest sunflower with this impressive variety! Sunflower ?High Hopes? is one of the tallest available.
A fabulous new, award winning patio Sunflower! Bushy, neat and compact, these multi-stemmed plants make a wonderful container plant and a real focal point in summer. Flowering for over 6 months they will produce hundreds of blooms which provide a valuable food source for pollinating insects and butterflies.
The acclaimed SunBelievable™ range has taken the plant world by storm! These innovative Sunflowers are short and bushy, and smothered in bloom from early summer to late autumn.
A comprehensive mixture of sunflower colours in a host of evening sun shades - yellows, reds and buff, some with a bright yellow or a deep red disc. These medium sized flower heads (approx. 10-13cm (4-5in) in diameter), make fantastic cut flowers, lasting for a long time in water and help to give height and stature in the border. Flowers summer. Height 122-150cm (48-60in).
Magnificent large yellow flower heads borne on dwarf plants. A superb combination, especially for using in the border or even large containers. Ideal for exposed situations where normal height sunflowers would be damaged. Flowers summer. Height 1.2m (4ft).