I am joining in with A Week In Flowers blogging challenge brought to you from Cathy at Words And Herbs. I recently enjoyed taking part in the #AlphabettyBlooms challenge over on Twitter and what better way than to keep the lovely colours of summer going with this new challenge.
From now until December 6th, post one or two pictures of flowers to brighten up the winter days for those of us living in the northern hemisphere. Then drop your blog link into Cathy.
My choice of flower for day six is the Sunflower. Nothing says ‘summer’ as much as one of these in my garden. This year I planted multiple varieties of them which was so much fun. I’ve dried the heads for the seeds too.
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Valentine is one of my favourites. I’ve not seen Velvet Queen before, she’s really beautiful. I can never quite get my sunflowers right, if I get the large number I want, they all end up shorter than I’d like, and when I get the height I want, only one or two thrive. Do you start them in pots, Rosie, and do you feed yours?
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I started them in pots and just added some manure when I planted them out.
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Manure is a great idea, I was using BFB but I bet manure is better for a big nitrogen hit, thanks Rosie 😊
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Pretty! Velvet Queen is one of my favourites. Those rich burgundy petals are always a joy to see. I didn’t have many this year but I also love seeing them in summer. 😃🌻😃
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I love sunflowers too. I can remember driving through fields of them in North Dakota a few years back. Yours are lovely.
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Thank you.
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Lovely selection, Rosie. I just love the Velvet Queen, it’s stunning!
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Yes, a new favourite.
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oooh, I adore sunflowers. The dark one is all kinds of gorgeous. Sherry
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Thank you.
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Sunflowers are a must-have in the garden, nothing beats them for cheerfulness. The dark velvet one is esp. beautiful.
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Thank you, I agree.
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Gorgeous! It still blows my mind that there are red ones.
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