All You Need to Know About Sunflowers - The Happiest Flower on Earth

Due in large part to their towering green stalks, which evoke the delicious summer sun, and their beautiful yellow petals, majestic sunflowers are regarded as the happiest flowers on the planet. Sunflowers can make our hearts feel warm, like a pocketful of sunshine. They fearlessly keep their seedy heads high and always stand tall.

But these colorful blossoms are more complex than they first appear. Discover why the sunflower is so happy and why it deserves all the love in the world by reading on!

A Brief History of Sunflowers

Sunflowers first appeared in the Americas around 1,000 BC. They were once grown only for human consumption and for use as cattle, poultry, and other decorative plants. Only when Europeans began exploring the New World did their popularity soar, and more people began to recognize their beauty and sustenance.

How Did Sunflower Get Its Name?

What gives sunflowers their name? This question has been posed to us a few times. Because sunflowers enjoy soaking up the sun's rays, they are named after the natural phenomenon.

As with most plant species, the sunflower's name comes from ancient Greek. The word "sunflower" originates from the Greek term "Helianthus," where "Heli" means sun and "Anthus" means flowers.

Why Do Sunflowers Always Turn to Follow the Sun?

It's fascinating to learn that plants are not the immobile entities we once believed them to be; sunflowers follow the sun across the sky. Many studies have been conducted on sunflowers and how they track the sun using circadian rhythms, but we'll try to summarize them all for you here.

Sunflowers can detect light because of their biological clock, sometimes called the 24-hour circadian rhythm. Their heads rotate back and forth as they grow to track the light and gather as much energy as possible to stand tall, even on the gloomiest days. However, sunflowers stop tracking the sun after they are fully grown, and their movement slows.

Sunflower and its Symbolism

Share our admiration for this stunning flower that exudes happiness. You may be interested in learning more about the sunflower's actual meaning and why it is so fittingly referred to as the happiest flower on the planet.

Many people think sunflowers' tendency to face the sun represents enduring allegiance, while their brilliantly shining yellow petals symbolize hope and all things good. It is understandable why sunflowers are the ideal present for anniversaries, graduations, and many other joyous occasions.

Sunflowers have also come to represent longevity and energy in Chinese culture because of their capacity to remain firm even on the hottest summer days.

The Different Variations of Sunflowers

You'll be shocked to learn that there are several different types of sunflowers! There are sunflowers with red, orange, white, pink, or purple petals, though they are rare.

Where to Buy Sunflowers in Singapore

Getting a vibrant bouquet of sunflowers is one of the most upbeat things in life. Are you fascinated with them? We can't either! For this reason, we put a lot of lovely sunflower bouquets at your disposal.

Shop Flowersarch online to get the ideal sunflower bouquet for yourself or to surprise your loved ones with fresh sunflowers. For free same-day delivery in Singapore, make sure you place your purchase by 1 p.m.!