Bird Baths

Sunflower Bird Bath Stake

A metal sunflower on a leafy stem whose petals hold a shallow dish for drinking and bathing.

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A sunflower that never goes over. This metal bird bath shapes its bowl as a broad sunflower head, ringed with golden petals and set on a green leafy stem that stakes straight into a border. The glazed dish at the centre holds a shallow pool where sparrows and robins can drink, and the bright bloom keeps its colour long after the real flowers have gone to seed.

It earns its keep twice over: a working bath for the birds and a spot of permanent colour for the garden. Use it for water through the warm months and a scatter of seed when the frosts come.

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Sunflower bowl holds water or seed in a shallow dish
Painted steel petals keep their colour year-round
Leafy stem stake pushes into lawn or border
Shallow depth safe for the smallest visitors
Wipes clean with a rinse and a cloth

Questions about this piece

How deep should the water be in the Sunflower Bird Bath Stake?

Two to five centimetres at the deepest point. Birds bathe standing up, so anything deeper is unusable and unsafe for smaller species. If the bowl is deep, set a flat stone or a layer of gravel in it to make a shallow shelf they can stand on comfortably.

How far into the ground does the Sunflower Bird Bath Stake go?

At least a third of its length, and more in light or sandy soil. Water the spot first if the ground is baked hard, and push steadily rather than hammering, which splays the point. Check it again after the first windy week — poles work loose before they actually fall over.

How often should I clean the Sunflower Bird Bath Stake?

Change the water every two or three days and scrub the bowl weekly with a stiff brush and hot water. Never use detergent or algaecide — both are harmful to birds. Keeping it out of full afternoon sun slows algae noticeably and cuts the scrubbing down a good deal.