Flower Arrangements Using Sunflowers

Her design, too, was illuminated.For Section C, Frances Thomaston of Georgia won the Award of Distinction for her 5" miniature design staged on a gold-tone hook. This design must have won its Section Award.

So gather the kids round the table, and teach them aboutNote: Suggested filler plants include baby's breath, pansies, violets andI made my tussie-mussie from silk flowers since I needed curtain ties in my bedroom, and Sue Williams mentioned using tussie-mussies...

I can't say whether my homemade stuff helped or not, since I didn't have a control group to compare them with. First of all, I didn't even take a picture! But I also didn't change the water, or cut the stems, or dote on them stem by stem, the way I should...

(Helianthus annus) Annual. Cut blooms when color first starts to appear. Direct seed, seedlings do not transplant well. Branching variety. Plant in full sun, tolerant of poor soil but needs regular fertilization for the best blooming.

Direct seed, seedlings do not transplant well. Heat and drought resistant. Non-branching variety. Plant in full sun, tolerant of poor soil but needs regular fertilization for the best blooming.

(2 1/2′) Musicbox Mix Sunflower features a dwarf, uniform habit with a bright color range from cream over yellow to mahogany-red bicolors. Plant in full sun, tolerant of poor soil but needs regular fertilization for the best blooming.

Grasses and cuttings from shrubs such as arborvitae or spirea are unexpected and add texture to a flower bouquet.• Choose the freshest-looking bunch you can find, with buds just beginning to open.

Do not be alarmed if your blossom appears to be ruined. I had very mixed results with these methods until I learned a trick or two. The most important part of the process is waiting until the blossoms are ready before harvesting them.

Also known as common sunflower and annual sunflower. Thin to one plant when true leaves appear.Transplant: Sow in final container 3-4 weeks prior to planting out. Transplants should be held indoors for no more than 4 weeks prior to planting out.

Perfect for small hand bouquets. Thin to one plant when true leaves appear.Transplant: Sow in final container 3-4 weeks prior to planting out. Sunflowers dislike root disturbance and do not transplant well.

Sunflowers dislike root disturbance and do not transplant well. Transplants should be held indoors for no more than 4 weeks prior to planting out. Provide sun and good air movement.Light, well-drained soil.

Attractive in small beds, containers, and 4-6" pots. Ht. 10-15" in containers; 12-24" in the garden. Dried: Flowers are completely open. If transplanting to beds, wait for 3-4 true leaves to appear.Grow at 70-80°F (21-27°C) during the day and 50-60°F...

Traditional, golden-yellow rays with dark brown disks. Transplants should be held indoors for no more than 4 weeks prior to planting out. Branching.•Edible Flowers: Flower buds can be fried and the petals used as a garnish in salads and desserts; the...

Also known as common sunflower and annual sunflower. Thin to one plant when true leaves appear.Transplant: Sow in final container 3-4 weeks prior to planting out. May also be used to produce small flower heads.

Lemon-yellow petals with a ray of bright yellow at the center. Provide sun and good air movement.Light, well-drained soil. Also known as common sunflower and annual sunflower. Sunflowers dislike root disturbance and do not transplant well.

Also suitable for year-round greenhouse production. Provide sun and good air movement.Light, well-drained soil. Packet: 50 seeds.Direct seed (recommended): After the last frost, sow in groups of 2-3 seeds, 1/2" deep.

10-14 days, 68-86ºF. (5') Cutting Gold Sunflower exhibits yellow coloring with a black center for mass production of cut flowers. Plant in full sun, tolerant of poor soil but needs regular fertilization for the best blooming.

(Helianthus annus) Annual. A dramatic coloring for borders. Direct seed, seedlings do not transplant well. Branching variety. Plant in full sun, tolerant of poor soil but needs regular fertilization for the best blooming.

The topic of December's lesson was "Reflective Designs." Members in the group range from experienced designers to those for whom these classes are a first exposure to floral design.

Picking one twig or even a smaller branch from a large tree will not make a discernible difference in its appearance. In fact, if a particular combination really delights you, why not try planting that combination together in your garden next year.

(Helianthus annus) Annual. 5-6” fluffy, fuzzy blooms. Direct seed, seedlings do not transplant well. Branching variety. Plant in full sun, tolerant of poor soil but needs regular fertilization for the best blooming.

(7') Autumn Beauty Mix Sunflower features smaller flower heads in autumn colors of gold, bronze & mahogany make this an excellent cut flower. Plant in full sun, tolerant of poor soil but needs regular fertilization for the best blooming.

I'll buywhatever I like, such as a simple basic clear vase for forcingA bowl or two can hold smaller houseplants on my windowsill or table. The big vases urge me to step up my cut flower production.

Also known as common sunflower and annual sunflower. Thin to one plant when true leaves appear.Transplant: Sow in final container 3-4 weeks prior to planting out. Golden yellow rays, dark brown disk.

Also known as common sunflower and annual sunflower. Thin to one plant when true leaves appear.Transplant: Sow in final container 3-4 weeks prior to planting out. Transplants should be held indoors for no more than 4 weeks prior to planting out.

Also known as common sunflower and annual sunflower. Thin to one plant when true leaves appear.Transplant: Sow in final container 3-4 weeks prior to planting out. The light yellow shade lends itself well to pastel bouquets making it a great addition to...

Great for succession planting with the ProCut series. Provide sun and good air movement.Light, well-drained soil. Also known as common sunflower and annual sunflower. Sunflowers dislike root disturbance and do not transplant well.