{"product_id":"sunflower-helianthus-annuus-russian-giant","title":"Sunflower Helianthus annuus Russian Giant","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA giant among annuals. Give them plenty of room and you will be rewarded with plants up to 3m (10ft) tall with huge yellow flowers often 30cm(12in) in diameter. Useful to grow against an unsightly shed or fence. Birds love the seeds so grow a few plants close to the house and watch them feed in the autumn. Flowers summer. Height 8-10ft.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCulinary note: Some parts of these flowers are edible. Try toasting the seed kernels for a healthy snack. For more details about edible flowers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca rel=\"sowing\" class=\"atab pressed\"\u003eSowing\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSow early spring to early summer outdoors where they are to flower. Prepare the ground well and rake to a fine tilth before sowing. Sow 12mm (0.5in) deep in rows 45cm (18in) apart.For really giant sunflowers, sow them indoors in late winter\/early spring, individually in 7.5cm (3in) pots at a temperature of 15-18C (60-65F). Grow on in good light conditions, harden off and plant out when all risk of frost has passed.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThey prefer a sunny open site but will grow in most sites and soils.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hygeia","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47739852915032,"sku":"AIKFKF0419","price":5.5,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0526\/5614\/4564\/files\/SUNF-2956-A.jpg?v=1742954434","url":"https:\/\/www.thepavilion.ie\/products\/sunflower-helianthus-annuus-russian-giant","provider":"The Pavilion","version":"1.0","type":"link"}