When you hear "sunflowers," the idea of growing them in pots may be the furthest thing from your mind. But there are many types of sunflowers, and some of them perform admirably in a pot, provided ...

Question: A friend gave me several Mexican sunflower cuttings and said to stick them in the ground. Does this work? Answer: You hear stories about sticking stems in the ground and having them root, ...

A friend of mine has a beautiful flowering plant. It's very tall with orange daisy-like flowers and she calls it a Mexican sunflower. I'm hoping I can grow it from seed. Your friend is growing a ...

Mexican Sunflower – Tithonia rotundifolia, is a member of the daisy or aster family. This summer annual can grow up to six feet tall or higher in one season. Native to Mexico and Central America, it ...

At the start of summer, I thought I would put aside my disdain for amaranth — so coarse, so Victorian — and grow whole stands of it so that I might condescend to change my view of this seedy annual.

SUNFLOWERS are cheerful and distinctive flowers which can make a striking addition to any garden. Here are some top tips on how and when to plant sunflower seeds. There are several different types of ...

Sunflower seeds are typically planted out in spring which means there’s a while to wait if you’re eager to begin growing these tall circular blooms in your garden. While you can’t fast forward through ...