Sunflowers are among the most grateful summer flowers. Within a few months they grow to full size and produce their bright flowers. Growth also depends on whether conditions are favorable.
How fast do sunflowers grow and what influences their growth?
Sunflowers grow quickly and reach full size within three months, depending on location, moisture and nutrients. They thrive best in sunny locations and require regular watering and fertilization for optimal growth.
Rapid growth
Annual sunflowers grow quite quickly. They reach their final height within three months and produce one or more flowers, depending on the variety.
The growth of a sunflower depends on various factors:
- Location
- Moisture
- Nutrients
Good care promotes growth
Sunflowers grow best in a sunny location.
In very rainy summers, sunflowers do not grow as well as in a very warm summer, provided they are watered regularly.
The summer flowers also need a lot of nutrients. Regular fertilization is therefore a basic requirement for good and rapid growth.
Tips & Tricks
The long stems of the sunflower are generally not used. Only in the Hungarian plain are transverse and other flutes made from the stems.
