I don't know if you can see this properly. At the leaf nodes, there are new growths and whata appear to be flower buds. On packet it said this was a single giant sunflower.
I meant to say, I have other ones growing from the same packet but this is the biggest, and the only one that has new growths at every leaf node. I was already worried it may fall over with the weight, but if it now is going to have loads of extra flowers, it will be even heavier.
Its a multi branching variety meaning youll get loads of extra flowers apposed to just a single flower. You could always stake it to give it extra support. Otherwise enjoy loads of flowers and you could maybe use some for cut flowers
A single giant sunflower might just be referring to the fact that the flowers are 'single' as opposed to 'double'. I am only guessing that that might be an answer though. Its pretty stupendous!
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Can you upload a picture please? It may be another case of fasciation.
Okay just trying to upload.. Phone not allowing me at the moment!
I don't know if you can see this properly. At the leaf nodes, there are new growths and whata appear to be flower buds. On packet it said this was a single giant sunflower.
I meant to say, I have other ones growing from the same packet but this is the biggest, and the only one that has new growths at every leaf node. I was already worried it may fall over with the weight, but if it now is going to have loads of extra flowers, it will be even heavier.
Hi there,
Its a multi branching variety meaning youll get loads of extra flowers apposed to just a single flower. You could always stake it to give it extra support. Otherwise enjoy loads of flowers and you could maybe use some for cut flowers
Thanks Daisy Doo. Has this happened by accident? Or do you think the seed was an odd one in the mix?
I'll need to get some extra stakes..
It could be that the growing point was damaged at some time.............
All the growing points? I just counted and there are around 20 of these bud growths! This will be a crazy sunflower.
A single giant sunflower might just be referring to the fact that the flowers are 'single' as opposed to 'double'. I am only guessing that that might be an answer though. Its pretty stupendous!
Probably a rogue seed. But that means loads of cheery sunflowers for ages, cut flowers and bird seed