Origins
Ancient Peruvian sun worshippers
revered the sunflower, which derives
its name from the Greek words helios,
meaning "sun," and anthos, meaning
"flower." A native of North America,
Helianthus annuus, the best-known of
these bold, cheery flowers grows as
an annual, and is a member of the
Asteraceae family.
Vase Life
Sunflowers have a vase life of 6-12
days when properly cared for.
Care and Handling
Water stress and aging, evidenced by
foliage deterioration and leaf
yellowing, are the flower's most
common problems. Cut sunflower stems
under water. Remove leaves that will
fall below the waterline. The
flowers' weighty heads require
special attention in floral design.
Select vases of sufficient size and
depth to support the stems.
Sunflowers dry
well. Prop several stems in a vase,
or hang them in a well-ventilated,
warm area and allow them to air dry.
Design Uses
Sunflowers' bright colors and
attention-getting blooms make them
perfect mass or focal flowers in a
variety of designs. They're
particularly nice additions to
garden-style bouquets or
arrangements with a rustic flavor.
Colors: Yellow with brown or maroon
center most common. Cream, yellow,
rust, rose, bi-colors.
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