Sunflower

I planted Sunflower without expecting much and it's become one of the most satisfying things in my garden. self-seeding and naturalising without annual replanting is something I couldn't have predicted from looking at it in a nursery. You only understand it once the plant is established and performi…

People describe Sunflower as easy and I'd push back on that slightly. allowing plants to set seed before cutting at the end of season needs consistent attention and poor germination in compacted or clay soils can undermine progress quickly if ignored. Where Sunflower is genuinely underrated is the …