Sunflowers in pots: tips for a long flowering period

Sunflowers in pots should bloom as long as possible. But they only do this under optimal conditions and the right sunflower care.

sunflowers (Helianthus) with their large flowers let the summer sun rise even on cloudy days. You don't even need your own garden to enjoy the always friendly sun children. Because smaller sunflower species offer the possibility of cultivating the ray men from North America in pots. However, a sunflower in a pot needs a lot of care in order to thrive and to keep you in a good mood for as long as possible with its flowers.

Buying sunflowers in pots: this is important to note

When buying a sunflower, the most important thing is to look for the right variety. When growing in pots, it is therefore advisable to buy a variety that remains small. A meter-high giant does not feel comfortable in a pot and does not fit into the tallest apartment in an old building. If the sunflowers bought in pots are to be planted in the garden, choosing a winter-hardy variety is recommended. You can find suitable ones here

Sunflower species and varieties for pot culture or the garden. Otherwise, pay attention to the appearance of the plant with every purchase.

If possible, take a close look at the sunflowers before buying. Pay particular attention to the following:

• Are the leaves of the plant yellowish or brown?
• Are the roots in the water or is the substrate completely dried out?
• Are all the buds of the plant in full bloom?
• Are there pests on the plant?

If you can answer all questions with no, you should confidently put the sunflower in the shopping cart.

Sunflowers in a pot: the right location

Sunflowers also need their beloved sun in pots as houseplant. If you separate the vegetable-astronomical team, the sunflower quickly dies. Therefore, you should reserve a bright and sunny window sill seat for her without shade. It also tolerates blazing sun very well. However, do not let the plant hit the heated window glass at lunchtime.

Properly water and fertilize sunflowers in the pot

Originally, giving a sunflower as a gift meant that the person receiving the gift was too demanding for you. The sunflower owes this importance to its immense consumption of water and nutrients. It is best to water daily - the soil in the pot must never dry out. To prevent waterlogging, the Planting the sunflowere it is best to lay out a drainage layer and use a pot with a drainage hole. In the growth phase, fertilization is carried out with a nitrogenous fertilizer or compost. Do something good for your soil and the environment by using a primarily organic nitrogenous fertilizer like our Plantura Organic flower fertilizer use. In combination with the strong roots, the soil life is improved and the soil loosened for subsequent plants. Perennial varieties are no longer fertilized from September.

Sunflowers in a pot: cut dead blossoms?

Withdrawn flower heads do not have to be removed as they still ripen on the plant. If you want to dry the flower head somewhere else, this should be removed before the flower has fully opened.

You can find out more about harvesting the vitamin-rich seeds and cultivating them on the balcony or in the bed in our overview article on Sunflower.