Surely in your life you will have heard legends that have conquered you ... Did you know that flowers have also given birth to numerous legends of great charm?

For this summer period we have decided to accompany you on a journey to discover flowers and their legends to help you spend your time reading in serenity and relaxation. So remember that every Wednesday, for the summer period, we will tell you the legend of a flower. We have chosen 5 to give you the opportunity to immerse yourself in this fantastic world of magic and beauty. Let's see the first!

The legend of the sunflower flower 

There was a young nymph named Clizi, in love with the God of the Sun who watched him with her gaze every day. Apollo flattered by so much attention, he seduced the girl but then abandoned her choosing, even if he is not sure, his sister. The young woman was desperate and wept for nine days, staring continuously at the Sun God as he traveled in his chariot of fire. The nymph's body slowly changed, turning into a tall and thin stem, her feet became roots and her hair was dyed golden yellow. Clizia had become a sunflower that has always followed the sun with its head.

If after reading this legend, you want to buy sunflowers, watch out for the temperature! In fact, to allow the seeds to germinate they must be mild and above all the risk of late frosts must be passed. Many people who are going to grow sunflowers find themselves with un-sprouted seeds because they underestimate the "climate" and "light" factor. Sowing must take place in soft soil, and there must be good sun exposure.

Under favorable conditions, sunflower seeds will germinate within three weeks.