Tallest sunflower type

Blenkiron · April 2019

Hi all, bit of background I’ve been challenged to a bet to see who can grow the tallest sunflower this year. Best of 3 sunflowers of any type, last year I get some that got to about 2 metre, the person I’m challenging is been given some seed that can reach 3meter, so...

tallest sunflower suggestions please 🤣
also any tips for maximum growth for them

AnniD · April 2019

Titan is a good one
https://www.beekeeping.co.uk/products/sunflower-seeds---titan_133164?gclid=EAIaIQobChMI-7yts6G84QIVBZPtCh2CrQKvEAQYAiABEgLxefD_BwE
3.5 metres they reckon !

Dovefromabove · April 2019

I’m growing Mongolian Giant this year 🌻 https://www.chilternseeds.co.uk/item_671k_helianthus_annuus_mongolian_giant_seeds Should be a big one 😊

GardenGrower11 · April 2019

Titan and Mongolian Giant are excellent choices more for the largest flowers and seed heads. They're not the tallest varieties.

For a height competition you could get some Giraffe seeds from Suttons.

https://www.suttons.co.uk/Gardening/Flower-Seeds/All-Flower-Seeds/Sunflower-Seeds---Giraffe_133160.htm

Another very tall variety to consider is a hybrid called American Giant F1.

krinkle82 · June 2019

I'm growing Pikes Peak - bit worried as I think I need a larger stake, or to tie one one onto the existing stake. How is everyone staking theirs?

Dovefromabove · June 2019

You’ll be able to let us know 😊

Fire · June 2019

I'm growing helianthus giganteus. Probably not that giganteus, compared to Russian Giant etc, but gets to a good height and is perennial to boot.

Tallest sunflower type

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