🌻 Sunflower Superstar 2026 – Finalists Announced!

What a journey it’s been! After months of planting, growing, photographing and cheering on some truly spectacular sunflowers, we’re thrilled to announce our 7 Sunflower Superstar finalists.

Despite a summer filled with heavy rain, hailstorms and plenty of hungry insect visitors, these young growers showed incredible enthusiasm and perseverance and their sunflowers shone through it all.

Meet Our Finalists

Below you’ll find photo collages showcasing the sunflower journeys of our 7 finalists. Take a moment to enjoy their beautiful blooms and then vote for your favourite!  Our final winner will be decided by public voting. Voting closes on 28 February 2026.  The final winner will be contacted directly. The Sunflower Superstar will be announced on our social media platforms in the first week of March 2026.

 

 

Terms & Conditions Eligibility:

  • The competition is open to children of all ages.
  • Blackwood’s will provide one packet of FREE sunflower seeds per child (while stocks last).
  • Blackwood’s employees and their immediate families are not eligible to win.
  • Entry Process: To enter, participants must visit any Blackwood’s store, sign up at the cashier and collect their free sunflower seeds and growing instructions.
  • Photo Submission Requirements: Participants must post send pictures of their sunflower/s to hello@blackwoods.co.za.  Participants are encouraged to share the fun and tag Blackwoods, Kirchhoffs and Raw: Instagram – @blackwoodnursery | @kirchhoffsseeds | @rawlivingsa Facebook – @Blackwoods.HoG | @KirchhoffsZA | @RawLivingSA. Final submission date for all photos is 15 February 2026.
  • Prize: The Sunflower Superstar winner will receive a R1000 Blackwood’s voucher, a garden hamper and a R2000 Blackwood’s Voucher for their school.
  • Permissions: By submitting photos, participants (and their parents/guardians) give Blackwood’s, Kirchhoffs and Raw permission to use the images for marketing purposes, including but not limited to social media, newsletters and website. This includes sharing winning entries and general submissions.
  • Parental Consent: Parents or guardians must provide consent for their child’s participation and agree that any photos or media shared may be used by Blackwood’s, Kirchhoffs and Raw in line with these terms.
  • Indemnity: Participants and their guardians release Blackwood’s, Kirchhoffs and Raw from any claims or liabilities arising from their participation in this competition, including any damage, loss, or injury sustained during the planting and growing of sunflowers.
  • Data Protection (POPI Act Compliance): Any personal information collected during the competition will be processed in accordance with South Africa’s Protection of Personal Information (POPI) Act. Your data will be used solely for the purpose of communicating with you regarding this competition and future marketing efforts by Blackwood’s, Kirchhoffs and Raw. You may unsubscribe from these communications at any time. Your details will not be shared beyond Blackwood’s, Kirchhoffs and Raw to any third parties without your consent.
  • Competition Deadlines: Seed collection begins 22 September, 2025. All entries must be emailed to hello@blackwoods.co.za by 15 February 2026.
  • Winners will be announced via Blackwood’s social platforms and contacted directly.
  • Judging: Winners will be selected based on the category criteria by a Blackwood’s panel of judges. The decision of the judges will be final. The judges will select a minimum of 6 entries and put these entries forward on social media, where the public will be invited to vote for their favourite and the ultimate winner of the competition.
  • Disclaimer: Not Affiliated with Social Media Platforms.  This competition is in no way sponsored, endorsed, administered by, or associated with Facebook, Instagram, or any other social media platform. By participating, you acknowledge that you are providing your information to Blackwood’s, Kirchhoffs and Raw and not to any social media platforms.