Strawberry Blonde Sunflowers Will Brighten View Outside Your Window

Apr 19, 2020 by apost team

Most of the country may be stuck at home due to the coronavirus pandemic, but that doesn’t mean that we can’t go outside and enjoy the beautiful springtime weather. There are countless fun activities that you can do outside that will keep you, your family, and your community safe, one of which is gardening.

There is nothing more beautiful than stepping outside your backdoor and seeing a wide range of colorful spring flowers. A new type of flower that is gaining increased popularity on social media with amateur and professional gardeners alike is the Strawberry Blonde Sunflower.

Known by its scientific name of Helianthus annuus, Strawberry Blonde Sunflowers are known for their multicolor petals, which resemble shades of lemon, rose, and pink. This particular type of sunflower also promotes biodiversity. Strawberry Blonde Sunflowers support local bee populations and will also encourage an assortment of hummingbirds and butterflies to come near your home.

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Popular as a spring and summer flower, those gardeners who plant Strawberry Blonde Sunflowers are cautioned that the plant needs both lots of sunlight and lots of water to successfully thrive.

Gardeners planting Strawberry Blonde Sunflowers for the first time are encouraged to keep the plant’s soil moist and water it every day or every other day depending on your location. Gardeners are also advised to plant the flowers in an area that gets at least 6 hours of sunlight each day.

For all the work that goes into planting Strawberry Blonde Sunflowers, they do have certain advantages over other flowers. Once planted, Strawberry Blonde Sunflowers only require a minimal amount of fertilizer.

The plant is also very strong and hearty, with many gardeners reporting how, after a long winter, flowers from the previous season pop back up on their own. Gardeners also joke that since Strawberry Blonde Sunflowers usually stand 5 or 6 feet tall, people don’t have to look down to enjoy their beauty.

After planting the seeds in the soil, it will take about 2 or 3 months for the Strawberry Blonde Sunflowers to reach their full height, reports Diply. The flower’s bloom can last anywhere from 55 to 100 days. Many factors determine the length of the flower’s bloom, including weather conditions, quality of soil, and the individual flower itself.

In terms of upkeep, experts recommend supporting Strawberry Blonde Sunflowers with wooden dowels so that the stems are not harmed by strong winds. Wooden dowel supports will also encourage growth, making your flowers all the more magnificent.

In the end, the Strawberry Blonde Sunflower is a beautiful spring flower that will surely brighten up your home and your day. Gardening itself is a great form of escapism from the troubled state of the world. There is nothing better than stepping into your backyard and working to make your home all the more beautiful.

What do you think of the Strawberry Blonde Sunflower? Will you be planting any in your backyard this spring? What types of flowers do you have in your garden?