Buzzy Giant Sunflower ‘Giganteus’ Seeds 4g

Buzzy Giant Sunflower ‘Giganteus’ Seeds 4g

Overview

Buzzy Giant Sunflower ‘Giganteus’ Seeds 4g is supplied for home growing. Giant Sunflower ‘Giganteus’ (Helianthus annuus) is a spectacular annual sunflower that can reach an impressive height of approximately 250 cm. Each tall, sturdy stem produces a large, eye-catching flower head, making it a striking choice for sunny borders, the back of flower beds and wildlife-friendly gardens. After flowering, the seed heads can be left in place to provide a valuable natural food source for garden birds during autumn and winter.

Key Features

• Impressive giant sunflower reaching up to approximately 250 cm.
• Produces one large flower head per stem.
• Excellent statement plant for sunny gardens.
• Ideal for the back of borders and flower beds.
• Seeds are attractive to garden birds.
• Easy-to-grow annual.
• Long flowering season from July to October.
• Indoors / Under Glass: Late March–mid-April
• Outdoors: Mid-April–mid-June
• Planting Out.
• Giant Sunflower ‘Giganteus’ flowers from approximately July through October, producing large, dramatic blooms on tall stems.
• Plant towards the back of borders so shorter plants are not shaded.
• Leave mature seed heads on the plants if you would like to provide food for garden birds.
• Children can enjoy growing this variety and measuring its impressive height through the season.
• Best Uses.
• Ideal for the back of sunny borders, wildlife gardens and areas where a tall, dramatic focal point is wanted. Its impressive height also makes it a fun choice for family gardens and children’s growing projects.
• ‘Giganteus’ is a classic giant sunflower that delivers dramatic height, huge summer flowers and added wildlife value. Its towering stems make an unforgettable garden feature, while the mature seeds provide a welcome food source for birds later in the year.

Sowing Instructions

• When to Sow.
• For an early start, sow under glass from late March to mid-April.
• Alternatively, sow outdoors in a seedbed from mid-April to mid-June.
• Transplant young plants after approximately 5–6 weeks, once they are strong enough to handle and outdoor conditions are suitable.

Growing Conditions and Care

• Position: Sun
• Keep the soil or compost evenly moist while the seeds germinate and the young plants establish.
• Because ‘Giganteus’ grows very tall, choose its final position carefully and allow plenty of room for the plants to develop.
• Position & Care.
• Grow in a sunny, open position. Tall sunflowers benefit from a sheltered site or support in exposed gardens, particularly as the flower heads become larger and heavier.
• Water regularly during dry periods, especially while the plants are establishing and developing flower heads.
• Choose a sunny position with plenty of vertical space.
• Water young plants regularly while they establish.
• Provide support if growing in an exposed or windy position.

Flowering and Garden Use

• Flowering Period: July–October

Product Details

• Botanical Name: Helianthus annuus
• Variety: Giganteus
• Common Name: Giant Sunflower
• Plant Type: Annual
• Flower Colour: Yellow
• Height: Approx. 250 cm
• Contents: Approx. 4 g

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