Reach for the sky

摘要

They're the ultimate sunshine plants, says Fran Shall. Sunflowers are fun! In four months, a small stripy seed turns into a giant of a flower. They're easy to grow and you won't even have to buy the seed ifyouwin one of our giveaway prizes on page 33.The backs of borders are ideal for giants like Titan', 'Sunshine Giant' and Taiyo'. At the other end of the scale, dwarfs such as Tacino', 'Sunspot' and Teddy Bear' are beautiful grown individually in 20-25cm (8- 10in) terracotta pots, Sunflowers make good cut flowers, particularly 'Gold and Silver', 'Valentine' and 'Pastiche'.