The sunflowers survived though the sun didn't
By sofs
@sofssu (23662)
November 12, 2015 1:41am CST
My sunflowers have survived all the rain and the bad weather, though the sun is fighting a losing battle with the clouds at the moment.
Some of you may remember that I was worried about my sunflowers when I went away for a few days. I did report back saying that the sunflower plants did survive.
They did not only survive but they are flourishing. I have noticed that there are about twenty+ buds on my plants which is just one and a half feet tall. I love these shorter varieties for containers.
There were a couple of blooms from the two of the plants. I just took a shot on my phone and the sight of the sunflowers really cheered me up.
I was really sad that the rain washed away all the colors of my garden.. but the sunflowers seemed to have stood their ground.
Hope you have a bright sunny day!
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@dpk262006 (58675)
• Delhi, India
12 Nov 15
It is good to hear that despite inclement weather your sun flowers are blooming. I feel that you would worked hard to nurture them and keep them in good health, therefore, they survived and making your garden more beautiful.
The picture of sunflower, which you uploaded is awesome. 
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@sofssu (23662)
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12 Nov 15
@dpk262006 thank you.. It did make me feel happy to see those flowers. I was really sad to see them wilt after my short vacation.
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@dpk262006 (58675)
• Delhi, India
12 Nov 15
@sofssu sun flower is one of the best flowers and it always feel wonderful to see it blooming. Nature was kind enough that your flowers survived.
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@sofssu (23662)
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13 Nov 15
@dpk262006 You bet... Am I so glad to see them standing up and waving to me.
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@Jessicalynnt (50525)
• Centralia, Missouri
12 Nov 15
I think I may try for these next year, pretty and then yummy seeds
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@sofssu (23662)
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12 Nov 15
@Jessicalynnt The shorter varieties do not have yummy seeds.. they are pretty though.. I feed them to my birds,.
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@sofssu (23662)
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13 Nov 15
@Jessicalynnt Xerxes my parrot gobbles them.. he has got the beak for it.,
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@Jessicalynnt (50525)
• Centralia, Missouri
13 Nov 15
@sofssu bet the birds think the seeds are yummy
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@epiffanie (11326)
• Australia
12 Nov 15
Sunflower is one of my favourites. They look lovely around the garden.
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@sofssu (23662)
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13 Nov 15
@epiffanie They bring so much brightness to the garden.. All my other flowers have been washed out by the rain..but these stand proud and tall
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@TexanTornado (5573)
• United States
12 Nov 15
Oh that is great. I am glad that it survived, it does help cheer up ones mood. They seem to be a tough plant/flower.2 people like this
@TexanTornado (5573)
• United States
13 Nov 15
@sofssu I'm just glad they survived. So they can continue to cheer you up. Mine, all dying now. 
@sofssu (23662)
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13 Nov 15
@TexanTornado They have survived droughts, but I didn;t expect them to survive this onslaught of rain. They are hardy plants indeed.. makes them all the more lovable to me.
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@BelleStarr (61047)
• United States
13 Nov 15
Nothing is surviving here we have already had a hard freeze. It must be nice to have them left.
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@BelleStarr (61047)
• United States
13 Nov 15
@sofssu No it has gotten warmer in the meantime but we had a coupe hard frosts that killed off all the flowers.
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@sofssu (23662)
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13 Nov 15
@BelleStarr Hmm .. frosts are real plant killers. We never have any of these and I am so happy for that.
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@sofssu (23662)
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13 Nov 15
@BelleStarr Has Winter has already set in? We usually have a lot of flowers around this time.. if not for the rain.
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@tuttiharris (1338)
• Chattanooga, Tennessee
13 Nov 15
@sofssu (6915), I love sunflowers, and they grow here pretty well because I think the birds kind of plant them when I feed them. And when they grow, you see all those little seeds in the middle. And if you don't pluck the sees out, the little birds will come and get them. The Goldfinches love them. I do love the sunflowers, and so glad your's flourished so well.
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@sofssu (23662)
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13 Nov 15
@tuttiharris So they bird help you for feeding them so they can have more food.. that is very nice. I love sunflowers too.. they seem to cheer me up anytime.
@salonga (27775)
• Philippines
14 Nov 15
20 buds in a plant! That's amazing! I'd be the happiest if I get just half of that in my sunflower! Great they they survive. I am not happy to see plants losing flowers or dying because of the weather and pests.
@arthurchappell (45002)
• Preston, England
13 Nov 15
fantastic that they survived. Hope the sun returns soon too
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@arthurchappell (45002)
• Preston, England
13 Nov 15
@sofssu always nice when the rain stays away - it is raining here now though
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@sofssu (23662)
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13 Nov 15
@arthurchappell The weather has to play spoil sport somewhere.. i hope it stops soon and lets some sunshine come your way.
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@sofssu (23662)
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13 Nov 15
@arthurchappell I was admiring them a little while ago. They just lift my spirits. No sun today also, but at least it didn't rain all day.
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