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Zoe & Ben Nearhos of Choice Urban Farms, Toowoomba have had promising results with their initial production of FleuroSun Classic Gold and Landscape pollen-free sunflowers; as recognized also by a feature article in the Toowoomba press. Trials of other FleuroSun hybrids Lilac Spray & Garnet also have been encouraging for their flowers and market. prospects.  

Seedlings of FleuroSun Dwarf & Compact sunflower hybrids for transplanting into gardens and nursery pots

It is now a good time to consider planting sunflowers in many regions of southern Australia, especially in coastal areas where there is a milder climate. FleuroSun sunflower hybrids have quite good cold tolerance and whilst germination and seedling emergence in August /September may be a bit slower than in Summer, most plants should be out of the ground within 2 weeks. In areas where frosts are likely in October, buds can be affected - so hold off planting there until October. Dr Keith White from Copsley Ornamentals has already planted sunflowers at his home on the Mornington Peninsula south of...

 Copsley Ornamentals will have a stand Site A.32 at Melbourne International Flower & Garden Show, between Wednesday March 29 & Sunday 2nd April - including for the twilight session on Friday evening. The stand will feature a range of flowers from FleuroSun hybrids, pots of Dwarf FleuroSun hybrids, packets of seed of an extensive range of hybrids, and acrylic tiles, wood-prints and place-mats featuring sunflower designs from Colours Of White Collection. We hope to see you there.