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BY Gardening With Ben February 5, 2026

When Is It Too Late to Cut Back Hydrangeas?

When Is It Too Late to Cut Back Hydrangeas? Knowing when to cut back hydrangeas is essential if you want healthy plants and plenty of flowers. Prune too early and…[...]

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BY Gardening With Ben February 5, 2026

When Are Sunflowers in Season? (UK Guide)

When Are Sunflowers in Season? (UK Guide) Sunflowers are a classic summer flower, and their season is fairly short but spectacular. In the UK, sunflowers are naturally in season from…[...]

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BY Gardening With Ben February 5, 2026

When Do Sunflowers Bloom? (UK Guide)

When Do Sunflowers Bloom? (UK Guide) Sunflowers are a classic summer-blooming flower. In the UK, they usually begin to bloom in mid to late summer, depending on when they were…[...]

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BY Gardening With Ben February 5, 2026

Teddy Bear Sunflowers: A Soft, Fluffy Favourite

Teddy Bear Sunflowers: A Soft, Fluffy Favourite Teddy Bear sunflowers are a popular dwarf sunflower variety known for their rounded, fluffy, pom-pom–style blooms. Unlike tall, classic sunflowers with a dark…[...]

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BY Gardening With Ben February 5, 2026

Perennial Sunflower: A Complete Guide

Perennial Sunflower: A Complete Guide A perennial sunflower is a long-lived member of the sunflower family that returns year after year, unlike the common annual sunflower which must be sown…[...]

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BY Gardening With Ben February 5, 2026

When Do Sunflowers Bloom in the UK?

When Do Sunflowers Bloom in the UK? In the UK, sunflowers typically bloom from mid-summer to early autumn. The exact timing depends on when they’re sown, the variety grown, and…[...]

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BY Gardening With Ben February 5, 2026

Dwarf Sunflowers: Compact Colour for Small Spaces

Dwarf Sunflowers: Compact Colour for Small Spaces Dwarf sunflowers are smaller-growing sunflower varieties that deliver all the brightness and cheer of traditional sunflowers without the towering height. They’re ideal for…[...]

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BY Gardening With Ben February 5, 2026

Mini Sunflowers: Small Plants with Big Impact

Mini Sunflowers: Small Plants with Big Impact Mini sunflowers are compact sunflower varieties bred to stay short while still producing bright, cheerful blooms. They offer all the charm of traditional…[...]

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BY Gardening With Ben February 5, 2026

Growing Sunflowers from Seed: A Simple Step-by-Step Guide

Growing Sunflowers from Seed: A Simple Step-by-Step Guide Growing sunflowers from seed is easy, affordable, and incredibly rewarding. Sunflower seeds germinate quickly and grow into bold, cheerful plants that are…[...]

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BY Gardening With Ben February 5, 2026

Do Sunflowers Face Each Other?

Do Sunflowers Face Each Other? No — sunflowers do not face each other. Instead, sunflowers are famous for facing the sun, not other sunflowers. This behaviour is often misunderstood, so…[...]

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