Sunflower Seeds (Giant Yellow)

Giant Yellow Sunflower is a striking, fast-growing variety known for its towering height and vibrant golden-yellow blooms. With sturdy stems and large flower heads, these sunflowers are a favourite for adding height, colour, and wildlife appeal to any garden. They attract bees, butterflies, and birds, making them perfect for pollinator-friendly spaces. Ideal for borders, allotments, and children’s gardening projects, these sunflowers are easy to grow and require minimal maintenance. Whether you're growing them for ornamental beauty, wildlife support, or as cheerful cut flowers, they bring warmth and joy to any outdoor space.

Best Planting Time for Giant Yellow Sunflower Seeds

• Outdoors: Sow seeds directly outside from April to June, once the risk of frost has passed.
• Indoors: Start seeds indoors in March or April and transplant when temperatures rise.
• Succession Planting: Sow in batches every few weeks for continuous summer blooms.

Ideal Growing Conditions

☀ Sunlight: Requires full sun for strong growth and large blooms.
🌱 Soil: Well-drained, fertile soil with good moisture retention.
📏 Spacing: Sow seeds 30–45cm apart to allow room for growth.
📈 Height: Can grow up to 2.5m (8ft) tall.

Growing & Care Tips

• Sow seeds 1–2cm deep and water regularly until germination (7–14 days).
• Provide support for taller plants, especially in windy areas.
• Remove faded blooms to encourage new flower production and prolong flowering.
• Leave seed heads at the end of the season to feed birds or collect seeds for next year.

Harvesting & Uses

🌿 Cut Flowers: Perfect for brightening up bouquets and floral displays.
🐦 Wildlife Gardens: Leave seed heads intact to attract birds in autumn.
🏡 Garden Impact: Ideal for borders, backdrops, and summer displays.