Characteristics of sunflowers, when do sunflowers bloom?

1. Features

1. Long flowering period: Its characteristic is that the flowering time is relatively long. If you can provide it with a suitable environment during management, it can bloom in all seasons. There are many colors of flowers, the most common ones are red, white, purple, pink, orange, etc.

2. Drought resistance: It has strong adaptability and is drought resistant. During the maintenance period, you can put it in a light place and let it bask in the sun all day. It will bloom better if it gets enough light. There is no need to water frequently. Even if the soil is dry, not watering for a day or two will not affect its growth. If you water too frequently and the soil is too moist, it will easily lead to poor growth.

2. Morphological characteristics

It is an annual herb, usually between 10-30 cm in height, and the branches are prone to lodging. The leaves are alternate or scattered and are thin cylindrical. The flowers are mostly solitary when they bloom, sometimes there are 1-3 flowers clustered at the top of the stem. The flower diameter is about 3-4 cm, with single petals or double petals, and the colors are rich and varied.

3. Flowering period

It usually starts to bloom in May every spring and has a long flowering period that can last until November. If it is located in the Lingnan region, the climate is suitable and it can be open all year round. It loves light very much and will only bloom when it sees the sun. Therefore, the flowers are closed in the morning, evening or on rainy days. The stronger the light, the better its flowers will bloom. This is the origin of its name, and it is also called noon flower.