Does anyone have experience of growing large sunflowers in containers versus in
the soil. Our soil is heavy clay and I wonderd if they would do better in
containers. Any experience?

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Jonathan Ward
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Does anyone have experience of growing large sunflowers in containers
versus in
the soil. Our soil is heavy clay and I wonderd if they would do better in
containers. Any experience?

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Jonathan Ward
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Hi,
We plant them most years in pots - keep repotting up to a 12" pot -
they'll grow to 6 - 8 ft or so - no probs. I'm in Aberdeen by the way, so
the weather isn't tropical! I still have to water them, though, even in
Aberdeen!
Chris

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Does anyone have experience of growing large sunflowers in containers
versus in
the soil. Our soil is heavy clay and I wonderd if they would do better in
containers. Any experience?

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Jonathan Ward
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Hi,
We have heavy clay soil too, but It doesn't seem to bother ours too
much as long as we start them off in pots and then plant once they reach
about 3 inches, also if you are going to put the seed straight out, watch
out for wood pigeons and collar doves, they're not as stupid as they look.
Carl.