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Here is the BEST Time for Sunflower Blooms in North Carolina (2023 Guide)

Are you growing sunflower in North Carolina, but don’t know when they’ll bloom?

Getting your Sunflower to bloom is not as easy as it seems.

Here’s why:

  • Sunflower have a small window when they bloom and still look great.

So if they bloom too early they may die or not last as long. And if they bloom too late they may have small blooms that don’t last long.

Today, I’m going to teach you the ideal time for sunflower to bloom in North Carolina:

  • To Learn More About HOW to Grow Sunflower, Check Out This GUIDE!


When Do Sunflower Bloom in North Carolina?

As you may have already guessed, there are two main factors that determine when Sunflower will bloom: where your Sunflower are planted & weather (time).

Bloom Time Depends on Where Your sunflower Are Planted!!!

When your Sunflower will bloom will depend on exactly where it is planted in your yard or garden

In general, expect the following:

  • If a sunflower is planted in an area of your yard that receives full sun it will bloom around the same time every year or up to two weeks early due to warm weather and extra sunlight.
  • If a sunflower is planted in an area of your yard that received partial sun it will bloom around the same time every year.
  • If a sunflower is planted in an area of your yard that receives shade and is not protected from wind or rain it will bloom anywhere from 1 to 3 weeks later than its average time.

North Carolina Last & First Frost Dates

For your reference, I have created this table for average frost dates for most major cities in North Carolina. If your city is not listed below you can find its Last & First Frost Dates HERE.

North Carolina Frost Dates

Bloom Time Depends on the weather!

In general, sunflower will bloom:

  • 12 to 18 weeks after starting sunflower from seed
  • 70 days after planting sunflower in your yard

If you want to learn WHEN ANY Flower will bloom in North Carolina, head over to HERE and just type in the flower you want to grow.

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