3rd Wintringham Sunflower Competition
 

Submissions open!

Read the instructions and submit your sunflower measurements by 24 August at 9 pm to find out: forms.gle/bx7i2p2LEbz42c3H9

There are two prizes up for grabs! Winners will be announced on the first week of September.

Sunflower growing instructions

Sow Helianthus annuus 'Russian Giant' in individual pots of moist compost in April/May, cover with cling film and place on a sunny windowsill or greenhouse bench.

Remove the cling film once the seeds have germinated, and water plants regularly, allowing the water to drain. Pot on into larger pots with multipurpose compost, before eventually planting outside once all risk of frost has passed. You may need to stake tall plants in exposed gardens with a bamboo cane.

Did you know your sunflower can reach up to 2.5 meters? Learn more about your 'Russian Gian Sunflower'.