Over 1 million sunflowers were planted by a Kansas farmer to honor his wife.
He did this as a gift for their Golden Wedding Anniversary; the period where couples celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary.
Over 1 Million Sunflowers Planted by Kansas Farmer to Honor His Wife
According to The Daily Mail UK, a farmer in Kansas surprised his beloved wife with more than 1.2 million sunflowers.
70-year-old Lee Wilson said that he secretly planted the sunflowers across 80 acres of land. His son assisted him on his mission in May.
Lee and his wife, Renee Wilson, started dating when the woman was just 16 years old. Since the Golden Wedding Anniversary is a very special celebration for couples, the man decided to honor his wife in his own way.
"We're celebrating our 50th wedding anniversary on August 10 and you know, what's a guy get his gal on their 50th?" said the Kansas farmer.
He shared how his wife liked sunflowers. The husband added that he believes that this year is the best time to plant sunflowers.
Renee was surprised by the golden blooms that his beloved partner planted.
"It couldn't have been a more perfect anniversary gift than a field of sunflowers," said Lee's wife.
However, Lee clarified that he is not planning to make sunflower planting a tradition.
The farmer said that one time is more than enough for them and that it is somebody's turn to do the same next year.
Fun Facts About Sunflowers
Sunflowers have been linked to romantic relationships. This is because golden blooms symbolize loyalty and adoration, as explained by BloomAndWild.
Since this flower is also associated with the sun, many people across the world tend to give sunflowers to their loved ones to brighten up their mood.
Aside from what it symbolizes, here are other fun facts about sunflowers that you need to know:
- Sunflowers are native to North America. They were first grown in the region over 5,000 years ago.
- There are between 1,000 to 2,000 seeds in each sunflower.
- There are more than 70 kinds of sunflowers.
- The Guinness World Records confirmed that the tallest sunflower was over 30 feet tall.
- Sunflowers got its name because they track the sun.
These are just some of the interesting things about sunflowers. You can click here to learn more.
