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Sunflower
Helianthus annuus
Asteraceae · annual
A bold warm-season bloom with a graphic centre and cheerful presence.
SeasonSummer, fall
ColoursYellow, gold, orange, burgundy
LightFull sun
Care levelEasy
Vase life6–12 days
Best forRustic bouquets, cheerful arrangements
A bold warm-season bloom with a graphic centre and cheerful presence.
About this flower
This Flower Diary entry is designed as a practical starting point. Flowering time, colour, vase life and growing behaviour can vary by cultivar, climate and handling.
Using it in arrangements
Consider the flower’s scale, form, season and colour alongside the rest of your arrangement. Local availability may differ from natural bloom season because commercial flowers can be greenhouse-grown or imported.
Botanical identity
- Family
- Asteraceae
- Genus
- Helianthus
- Native range / origin
- North America
Growing & garden care
- Light
- Full sun
Floristry & cut-flower notes
- Vase life
- 6–12 days
- Best uses
- rustic bouquets, cheerful arrangements
Meaning, gifting & culture
- Common meanings
- joy, loyalty, optimism
- Gifting occasions
- birthday, congratulations, thank you