Looking for decorating inspiration? Try sunflowers! Due to their color combination and attractive size, they have the ability to make any room more beautiful and bright, giving it a cozy and cheerful atmosphere! Therefore, it is worth introducing you to some ideas for decorating with sunflowers at home, as well as tricks on how to care for them so that they stay fresh longer!
Interesting facts about Helianthus
The large and colorful flower heads of the sunflower (Helianthus) are known for making us smile and always seem to improve our mood. But even if you're already a fan of these wonderful flowers, there are many curious facts about them that you hardly know. However, once you experience these, they will give you even more reasons to want to decorate your home with sunflower decorations.
- Sunflowers are native to America. They were a widespread crop among Native American tribes. Historical evidence suggests that the plant appeared around 3000 BC. Cultivated by Native Americans in the 1st century BC, and some archaeologists suggest that the sunflower may have been domesticated before corn.
- Sunflowers have been a source of inspiration for many great artists. One of them was Van Gogh, who is known for his sunflower paintings and changed the way people look at the beauty of flowers. Other great artists who used them in their paintings were Diego Rivera, Alfred Gockel and Paul Gauguin.
- The sunflower's head is a combination of a thousand tiny flowers. In fact, each petal on the perimeter of the plant is itself a flower.
- The sunflower is the state flower of Kansas and the national flower of Ukraine.
- The largest sunflower is over 915 cm tall! Yes, you read that right! Hans-Peter Schiffer in Karst, Germany, is responsible for growing this giant plant. This was confirmed by Guinness World Records on August 28, 2014.Notice: Sunflowers generally grow between 152 and 365 cm high.
Decoration with sunflowers – simple and aesthetic ideas
Sunflowers bloom from June to October. Depending on the variety, the flowers are yellow, orange or dark red. This makes it an ideal flower for early fall decoration. In addition to fresh flowers, you can also create wonderful arrangements with dried ones. Here are two simple ideas that are sure to add an extra dose of aesthetics and cheer to your home.
Decoration with sunflowers as an eye-catcher in the apartment
A beautiful, simple and very spectacular way you can incorporate sunflowers into your home as fall decorations is as a centerpiece on the dining room table. They have sturdy stems so they are easy to style. They look beautiful in a vase, but you can vary the composition by adding some greenery and other autumn flowers to visually support the star of the arrangement and increase the color contrast.
However, remember that it is extremely important to match the flowers you are arranging with the appropriate vessel/vase. The task of the vessel is:
- to physically support the flowers
- to be a water reservoir
- contribute to the overall aesthetic of the arrangement
Here are some suggestions for beautiful containers for a sunflower arrangement:
- Wasserkrug
- Watering can
- Sunflower in tall vase
- Rain boots (beautiful decoration for the entrance area or terrace)
Notice: Besides, if you live in a house, an ordinary basket of sunflowers at the entrance looks very beautiful and cozy.
How to make helianthus last longer
With a little care, sunflowers can last up to two weeks. Here's how to care for them to keep them in top shape! Tip: Helianthus are water lovers! Their large flower heads get thirsty. So pour, pour, pour!
- Place your sunflowers in a clean vase with fresh water and remove any leaves below the water line.
- A teaspoon of sugar in the water will not cause the sunflowers to droop.
- Keep cut sunflowers away from direct sunlight and heat.
- Cut the stems frequently to provide water to the sunflower heads.
- If the sunflower's head becomes droopy, cut the stems short and place them in a smaller container.
- To keep the sunflowers looking good, you need to provide the flower with water!
Once the sunflowers shed their yellow petals, pull off the remaining petals and use the flower head for a decoration. If it starts to get moldy, throw it away.
Painting and crafting sunflowers with children: 3 exciting DIY ideas with templatesyou can find here!
Dried flower heads as autumn decorations
Another beautiful way to use sunflowers in fall decor is to use dried flower heads along with other fall plants.
The first idea we would like to introduce to you involves a dough bowl. These are wonderful for dried flower arrangements due to their charming shape and the warmth that the wood radiates, which is so characteristic of autumn colors.
But not all dough shells are the same. If you want a beautiful vintage piece, you will have to pay a high price. But there are also completely normal models in interesting shapes and different colors that are relatively affordable and look wonderful.
As a complement to the sunflowers in the bowl, you can put:
- dried hydrangeas
- Cones
- Mini pumpkins
- leaves
- Acorns
Notice: Consider collecting and using large, medium and small native plants in your arrangement.
However, if pastry shells aren't your thing, let's move on to the second suggestion. Dried sunflower flower heads are great if you simply place them under a glass lid.
Harvesting and storing sunflowers: What should you consider?Find out here!
