Will sunflowers bloom in winter? How to grow sunflowers in winter?

1. Will it bloom in winter?

It is usually planted in April and starts to bloom in May, which can last until around October. The peak flowering period is between June and August. It will continue to bloom after that, but the number of flowers will decrease. By the autumn and winter seasons, it has basically stopped growing and will no longer bloom, and will only last until November at most. Therefore, it generally does not bloom in winter. However, if it is planted by cuttings, if it is planted late, and if it is provided with sufficient light and suitable temperature, it may still bloom.

2. How to keep it in winter

1. Control the temperature: It has strong adaptability, but is not cold-resistant. The low temperature in winter can easily freeze the plants, so they should be moved to a warm place after the temperature drops. The temperature should be between 15-20 degrees, and the lowest should not be lower than 10 degrees. It should remain at this temperature until the second year to continue growing and flowering.

2. Reduce watering: In winter, water evaporates slowly, plants grow slowly, and consume less water. Therefore, you need to reduce the amount of water and control the water. It is drought-resistant and do not need to be watered unless the soil is dry. Generally, it only needs to be watered once every half a month. It would rather be dry than wet so that it can safely survive the winter.

3. Get more sun exposure: It likes sunshine, and you should let it get more sun exposure in winter. Usually you can place it on a windowsill with good light and expose it to sunlight all day long. This can raise the temperature, meet the need for light, accumulate more nutrients, and promote flowering as scheduled next spring.