{"product_id":"sunflower-waooh","title":"Sunflower Waooh!","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e \u003cmeta content=\"width=device-width, initial-scale=1.0\" name=\"viewport\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cstyle\u003e\n\n  * { box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0; padding: 0; }\n  body { padding: 30px 24px 60px; }\n\n  details {\n    border: 1px solid #d8e4c8;\n    border-radius: 8px;\n    margin: 16px 0;\n    overflow: hidden;\n    background: #f9fdf5;\n  }\n  summary {\n    cursor: pointer;\n    padding: 14px 18px;\n    font-weight: 700;\n    color: #2c2c2c;\n    background: #eef5e4;\n    border-radius: 8px;\n    list-style: none;\n    display: flex;\n    align-items: center;\n    gap: 8px;\n    user-select: none;\n  }\n  summary::-webkit-details-marker { display: none; }\n  summary::after { content: '＋'; margin-left: auto; color: #5a7e3a; }\n  details[open] summary::after { content: '－'; }\n  details[open] summary { border-radius: 8px 8px 0 0; background: #ddeecb; 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Seeds\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"strapline\"\u003eA compact, bushy, heavily branching variety smothered in dozens of classic golden-yellow flowers from midsummer right through to the first frosts, pollen-free, self-supporting, and extraordinarily generous. The cutting garden sunflower that earns its name every single day.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"intro\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMost sunflowers make a statement and then they're done. A towering single stem, one spectacular flower, and then the season moves on. 'Waooh!' works on an entirely different principle. At just 80–90cm tall, it puts every scrap of its energy not into height but into flowers — dozens and dozens of them, opening in succession from midsummer right through to October on a compact, bushy, self-supporting plant that needs no staking, no special treatment, and no coaxing. It simply flowers, and flowers, and flowers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe individual blooms are classic sunflower perfection — rich golden-yellow petals radiating from a near-black central disc, around 10cm across, pollen-free, and produced in such abundance that the plant at its peak is more flower than foliage. The pollen-free quality makes 'Waooh!' particularly valuable as a cut flower: no pollen drop on table surfaces, no staining, no sneezing — just clear-stemmed, long-lasting golden blooms that condition beautifully and hold their colour in the vase for ten days or more. It is also a later-flowering variety than most sunflowers, meaning it extends the sunflower season well beyond what the taller varieties provide, still flowering vigorously in September when the rest of the range has finished.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003chr class=\"section\"\u003e\u003c!-- DROPDOWN 1: Understanding the Plant --\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003e🌿 Understanding the Plant\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"dropdown-body\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eHelianthus annuus\u003c\/em\u003e 'Waooh!' is a \u003cstrong\u003eHalf-Hardy Annual\u003c\/strong\u003e and the most floriferous variety in the Bishy Barnabee's sunflower range — a compact, heavily branching, pollen-free cultivar bred specifically for maximum flower production over a long season, and selected for its exceptional performance both in the garden and as a cut flower. It is the most distinct variety in the range, offering a fundamentally different growth habit and use pattern from the taller single or branching varieties.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"dual-panel\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"dual-box box-garden\"\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e🌻 In the Garden\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCompact and self-supporting at 80–90cm — ideal for the middle of the border or a large container. The bushy, branching habit fills a space with golden flowers from July to October. No staking required. Flowers so prolifically it can be used as a temporary flowering hedge or as a bold seasonal statement in a mixed planting. Extends the sunflower season further into autumn than any other variety in the range.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"dual-box box-vase\"\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e💐 In the Vase\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePollen-free — no mess, no staining, no sneezing. An ideal cut flower for indoor use, particularly in homes with allergy sufferers. Vase life of 10–14 days. Multiple harvestable stems per plant throughout the season. Classic golden-yellow colouring works with virtually every other summer flower. Harvest when outer petals are fully open and condition overnight in deep water.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat 'Waooh!' Adds to the Range:\u003c\/strong\u003e The existing Bishy Barnabee's sunflower range covers the full tonal spectrum from golden pompom (Teddy Bear) through blazing bicolour (Ring of Fire), pure crimson (Red Sun), near-black velvet (Chocolate), and luminous cream (Vanilla Ice). 'Waooh!' adds something different entirely — not a new colour, but a new use pattern. Where the other varieties are statement plants producing flowers over a defined summer period, 'Waooh!' is a long-season cutting machine that keeps producing from July through to October, extending the range's usefulness deep into autumn and providing an essentially inexhaustible supply of classic golden-yellow stems throughout the season.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePollen-Free Growing:\u003c\/strong\u003e The pollen-free characteristic of 'Waooh!' is the result of deliberate breeding selection — the anthers of the flower produce no viable pollen, meaning the central disc remains clean, dark, and visually striking without the yellow dusting that conventional sunflowers produce as they mature. This makes the flowers longer-lasting in the vase (pollen production is part of the natural ageing process of the flower), easier to arrange without mess, and suitable for use in situations where pollen-producing flowers would be problematic.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eContainer Growing:\u003c\/strong\u003e At 80–90cm, 'Waooh!' is the most practical sunflower in the range for large containers — a substantial pot of at least 30–40 litres filled with good-quality compost will support a productive plant through the season with regular watering and fortnightly feeding. This makes it the most accessible variety in the range for gardeners without dedicated borders.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003c!-- DROPDOWN 2: Growing Guide --\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003e🌱 Growing Guide\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"dropdown-body\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e'Waooh!' is grown in the same way as the other sunflower varieties in the range, with the additional option of closer spacing to create a temporary flowering hedge effect given its compact, bushy habit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow to Sow:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSow indoors from \u003cstrong\u003elate March to April\u003c\/strong\u003e in individual 7–9cm pots, one seed per pot approximately 1–2cm deep. As with all sunflowers, individual pot sowing is strongly recommended — the taproot develops quickly and resents disturbance at transplanting. Maintain a temperature of 18–22°C. Germination typically occurs within \u003cstrong\u003e7–10 days\u003c\/strong\u003e. For direct outdoor sowing in the final position, wait until after the last frost and sow from \u003cstrong\u003elate April to May\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTransplanting:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePlant out after the last frost from \u003cstrong\u003elate May to early June\u003c\/strong\u003e after a thorough hardening-off period. For border use, space plants \u003cstrong\u003e30–40cm apart\u003c\/strong\u003e — closer than the taller varieties, reflecting 'Waooh!'s compact habit. For a temporary flowering hedge effect, plant in a double staggered row at 25–30cm spacings. Full sun produces the most prolific flowering — in partial shade the plant will still flower but less abundantly. No staking required in any position.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOngoing Care:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWater consistently during dry spells, particularly during the establishment period and when plants are in active bud formation. Feed with a balanced liquid fertiliser fortnightly from bud formation. Unlike the taller branching varieties where pinching encourages lateral stems, 'Waooh!' branches naturally and profusely without intervention — simply harvest stems regularly as they come into flower to encourage continuous production. The more you cut, the more it produces.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eContainer Growing:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eUse a container of at least 30–40 litres for a productive plant. Fill with good-quality multipurpose or peat-free compost, water thoroughly at planting, and maintain consistent moisture throughout the season — containers dry out more rapidly than borders and 'Waooh!' will reduce flowering noticeably if water-stressed. Feed every two weeks with a balanced liquid fertiliser from July onwards.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003c!-- DROPDOWN 3: Plant Specifications --\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003e📋 Plant Specifications\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"dropdown-body\"\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"specs-table\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBotanical Name\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eHelianthus annuus\u003c\/em\u003e 'Waooh!'\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCommon Name\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSunflower 'Waooh!' \/ Dwarf Branching Sunflower\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePlant Type\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHalf-Hardy Annual\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHardiness\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eH2 — Tender; sow under cover, plant out after last frost\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLight Requirements\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFull Sun ☀️\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePlant Height\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e80–90cm — compact and self-supporting\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFlower Form\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSingle — classic golden-yellow petals, near-black central disc\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFlower Colour\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRich golden-yellow — near-black central disc\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFlower Diameter\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e8–10cm — multiple per plant\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePollen-Free\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eYes — no pollen drop; ideal for indoor use and allergy sufferers\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePlant Spacing\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e30–40cm apart (25–30cm for hedge effect)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFlowering Period\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eJuly to October — one of the longest-flowering sunflowers available\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVase Life\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e10–14 days when conditioned correctly\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eContainer Suitable\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eYes — minimum 30–40 litre container\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSeeds per Packet\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e20 seeds\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePerfect For\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"perfect-for-grid\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pf-box pf-gold\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"pf-icon\"\u003e🌻\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"pf-label\"\u003eLong-Season Cutting Gardens\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pf-box pf-amber\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"pf-icon\"\u003e🤧\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"pf-label\"\u003ePollen-Free Arrangements\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pf-box pf-teal\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"pf-icon\"\u003e🪴\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"pf-label\"\u003eLarge Container Growing\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pf-box pf-green\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"pf-icon\"\u003e🌿\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"pf-label\"\u003eTemporary Flowering Hedges\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pf-box pf-slate\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"pf-icon\"\u003e🍂\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"pf-label\"\u003eExtending the Summer Season into Autumn\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003c!-- DROPDOWN 4: Garden Combinations --\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003e🤝 Beautiful Garden Combinations\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"dropdown-body\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe classic golden-yellow of 'Waooh!' is one of the most versatile and most welcoming colours in the late summer garden — warm, cheerful, and naturally harmonious with a wide range of companions from the range:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"companion-list\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"amber\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"companion-emoji\"\u003e🧡\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca title=\"Calendula Art Shades Mixed Seeds\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bishybarnabeescottagegarden.com\/products\/calendula-art-shades-mixed-seeds\"\u003eCalendula 'Art Shades Mixed'\u003c\/a\u003e: The Warm Harmony.\u003c\/strong\u003e Calendula Art Shades planted in front of 'Waooh!' creates one of the most naturally satisfying warm-toned combinations in the cottage garden — the deep apricot, amber, and cream tones of the Calendula stepping up through the warm register to the rich golden-yellow of the sunflower above. The combination reads as a single, extended warm palette rather than two separate plants, and the long flowering season of both — Calendula from spring and 'Waooh!' from July — means the combination is sustained and generous for months. Both are outstanding for pollinators, and both provide an essentially endless supply of cut stems throughout the season.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"blue\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"companion-emoji\"\u003e🌼\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca title=\"Borage Seeds\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bishybarnabeescottagegarden.com\/products\/borage-seeds\"\u003eBorage\u003c\/a\u003e: The Blue Complementary.\u003c\/strong\u003e The electric blue of Borage stars at mid-height against the golden-yellow of 'Waooh!' is one of the most vivid and most naturally pleasing complementary contrasts in the summer garden — warm and cool, round and star-shaped, bold and delicate, each making the other appear more intense by proximity. At 80–90cm 'Waooh!' sits above the Borage at just the right height to create a layered planting of genuine depth, and the combination is as effective in a mixed vase arrangement as in the border. Both are outstanding for pollinators and both flower over a long summer season.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"white\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"companion-emoji\"\u003e🌸\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca title=\"Ammi Majus Seeds\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bishybarnabeescottagegarden.com\/products\/ammi-majus-seeds\"\u003eAmmi Majus\u003c\/a\u003e: The White Cloud.\u003c\/strong\u003e A cloud of white Ammi Majus lace around the golden 'Waooh!' flowers is one of the most classic and most universally admired summer cutting garden combinations — the delicate, airy white umbels providing the perfect foil for the bold, round, golden sunflower heads. In the border the effect is of sunshine breaking through white mist; in the vase it is of warmth and freshness combined in a single, effortlessly beautiful arrangement. The pollen-free quality of 'Waooh!' means this combination is as practical as it is beautiful — no pollen to contend with in the vase, just clean golden stems and white lace.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"steel\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"companion-emoji\"\u003e🌀\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca title=\"Echinops Veitch's Blue Seeds\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bishybarnabeescottagegarden.com\/products\/echinops-ritro-veitchs-blue-seeds\"\u003eEchinops 'Veitch's Blue'\u003c\/a\u003e: The Architectural Contrast.\u003c\/strong\u003e The cool, spiky, steel-blue globe heads of Echinops alongside the warm golden flowers of 'Waooh!' is a combination with deep roots in the Arts and Crafts garden tradition — warm gold and cool blue-grey, round and spiky, generous and architectural. At similar heights the two plants work as genuine border companions rather than simply background and foreground, and the contrast between the sunflower's classic open face and the Echinops's perfectly spherical globe creates a conversation of form and colour that is genuinely sophisticated. Both dry beautifully, making the combination as valuable in a dried autumn arrangement as in the living summer border.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003c!-- DROPDOWN 5: Sowing \u0026 Flowering Calendar --\u003e\n\u003cdetails open=\"\"\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003e📅 Sowing \u0026amp; Flowering Calendar\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"dropdown-body\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"calendar-intro\"\u003eSow indoors from late March for golden flowers from July — then enjoy the most sustained, most generous flowering display of any sunflower in the range, right through to the first October frosts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"calendar-wrap\"\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"calendar-table\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth class=\"cal-label\"\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth class=\"cal-month\"\u003eJan\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth class=\"cal-month\"\u003eFeb\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth class=\"cal-month\"\u003eMar\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth class=\"cal-month\"\u003eApr\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth class=\"cal-month\"\u003eMay\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth class=\"cal-month\"\u003eJun\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth class=\"cal-month\"\u003eJul\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth class=\"cal-month\"\u003eAug\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth class=\"cal-month\"\u003eSep\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth class=\"cal-month\"\u003eOct\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth class=\"cal-month\"\u003eNov\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth class=\"cal-month\"\u003eDec\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"cal-label\"\u003e🌱 Sow Indoors\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"cal-cell cal-empty\"\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"cal-cell cal-empty\"\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"cal-cell cal-sow first-active\"\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"cal-cell cal-sow last-active\"\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"cal-cell cal-empty\"\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"cal-cell cal-empty\"\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"cal-cell cal-empty\"\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"cal-cell cal-empty\"\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"cal-cell cal-empty\"\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"cal-cell cal-empty\"\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"cal-cell cal-empty\"\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"cal-cell cal-empty\"\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"cal-label\"\u003e🪴 Plant Out\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"cal-cell cal-empty\"\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"cal-cell cal-empty\"\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"cal-cell cal-empty\"\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"cal-cell cal-empty\"\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"cal-cell cal-transplant first-active\"\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"cal-cell cal-transplant last-active\"\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"cal-cell cal-empty\"\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"cal-cell cal-empty\"\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"cal-cell cal-empty\"\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"cal-cell cal-empty\"\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"cal-cell cal-empty\"\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"cal-cell cal-empty\"\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"cal-label\"\u003e🌻 Flowering\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"cal-cell cal-empty\"\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"cal-cell cal-empty\"\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"cal-cell cal-empty\"\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"cal-cell cal-empty\"\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"cal-cell cal-empty\"\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"cal-cell cal-empty\"\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"cal-cell cal-flower first-active\"\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"cal-cell cal-flower mid\"\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"cal-cell cal-flower mid\"\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"cal-cell cal-flower last-active\"\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"cal-cell cal-empty\"\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"cal-cell cal-empty\"\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"cal-legend\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"cal-legend-item\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"cal-swatch swatch-sow\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eSow Indoors\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"cal-legend-item\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"cal-swatch swatch-transplant\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003ePlant Out\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"cal-legend-item\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"cal-swatch swatch-flower\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eFlowering\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"cal-legend-item\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"cal-swatch swatch-empty\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eNot active\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"tip-box\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e✨ Cut More, Get More — and Sow Later Too\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTwo things make the very most of 'Waooh!'. First, cut stems as frequently as possible — this variety is specifically bred for repeated cutting and responds to every harvest with a fresh flush of new buds within ten to fourteen days. A plant that is regularly cut will continue producing right through to the first frosts; a plant that is left uncut will peak and slow. Second, unlike the taller single-stem varieties, 'Waooh!' can be sown in two batches — one in late March for July flowers, and a second in late April for flowers from August onwards — giving you a genuinely extended cutting season with consistently fresh plants coming into peak production throughout late summer and early autumn.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"closing-box\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e🌻 The Sunflower That Never Stops\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eHelianthus annuus\u003c\/em\u003e 'Waooh!' is the variety that completes the Bishy Barnabee's sunflower range — not by adding another colour, but by adding another dimension of usefulness entirely. Compact enough for containers, prolific enough to supply a cutting garden singlehandedly, pollen-free for vase use in any home, and late-flowering enough to still be producing golden stems in October when everything else has finished. Grow it alongside the taller dark-flowered varieties for a sunflower collection that spans the full spectrum from gold to crimson to cream — and from June right through to autumn.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Bishy Barnabees Cottage Garden Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53651273613639,"sku":"SUN-WAO","price":3.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0859\/7051\/8343\/files\/287A4D7B-CB6B-4982-A11E-2C325CF92D09.jpg?v=1775331172","url":"https:\/\/naturalgrower.co.uk\/products\/sunflower-waooh","provider":"Natural Grower","version":"1.0","type":"link"}