curry plant

Sunflowers require a lot of water to thrive. Water your sunflower deeply and thoroughly once a week during periods of active growth, typically between spring and fall. Make sure to keep the soil around the plant moist but not waterlogged. If it’s particularly hot and sunny, you may need to water your sunflower more frequently. Additionally, give your sunflower a good drenching of water when the flower buds appear, as this will help them fully bloom. When watering, avoid the flower and water at the base of the plant.

Sunflowers (Helianthus annuus cvs.) require 8 to 10 hours of direct sunlight per day during the spring and summer in order to thrive. During the late summer and early fall, sunflowers need slightly less direct sunlight, about 6 to 8 hours per day. Too much direct sunlight can burn the leaves of the plant, causing them to become discolored and eventually die. For optimum health, sunflowers should be planted in a sunny location where they will receive the required amount of sunlight.

Sunflower (Helianthus annuus cvs.) should be pruned in late winter or very early spring. Pruning should not be performed until stems are at least 12 inches long. Major pruning should be done back to a height between 1 and 2 feet. This will encourage new stems and encourage new flowers and promote bushier growth. Deadheading flowers is recommended to continue to promote bushy growth, and to remove spent flowers that are no longer attractive. Pruning should also be used to reduce the overall size of the sunflower plant if necessary.