The sunflowers, grown by Rosedale Farming Company Ltd, have become an annual attraction in the district. "We’re acknowledging over 50 years of growing bird seed in North Otago and the generational journey," Mr Mitchell said. In some ways sunflowers were taken for granted because the family had experienced a lifetime of them, he said. "But when you stop and smell the flowers, it actually is quite nice." The four Topflite owners — Pete and Sandra Mitchell and Greg and Caroline Webster — had been keen on the open day for a long time.

Source: Otago Daily Times February 03, 2026 15:39 UTC