Sunflowers grabbed the world’s hearts when the people of Ukraine made them a symbol of resistance against the Russian invasion of their country.
Sunflowers bring height and colour to the garden in summer and are a fun plant for children to grow. They can be used to shelter a vegetable garden or provide fast (but temporary) screening.
Tall varieties such ‘Giant Russian’ easily reach 3m in height and, massed together, form a substantial living screen.
The flower itself is interesting. Like all daisy types, it’s a flower head, not a single flower. Its
