Growing Sunflower in Philippines — Complete Guide
City-by-city planting calendar, climate suitability, and growing tips for sunflower across Philippines. Based on real climate data from NOAA, FAO, and Open-Meteo.
Quick Answer
Yes, sunflower can be grown in 3 out of 3 cities we track in Philippines. It is rated "easy" in 3 cities. Planting typically occurs in January, February, March, April and other months depending on region.
City-by-City Planting Guide
Exact planting windows for sunflower in each city in Philippines
Planting Calendar by City
Visual overview of when to plant sunflower across Philippines
Climate Suitability in Philippines
Easy to Grow
3 citiesMedium Difficulty
0 citiesNo cities in this category
Challenging
0 citiesNo cities in this category
Growing Tips for Sunflower in Philippines
Iconic warm-season flower. A warmth-loving plant that does best between 18°C and 28°C, sunflower adapts well to tropical and subtropical conditions but cannot tolerate frost. Plant in a spot with full sun (6-8 hours of direct light daily) and provide moderate, even watering throughout the growing season. Expect blooms in approximately 70-100 days. Valued as much for its cut-flower potential as for its garden presence — stems last well in a vase.
Gardening Tip
Sow directly -- taproots don't transplant well. Great for kids to grow. Wait until soil warms to at least 18°C before transplanting outdoors — cold soil stunts growth and can invite root rot. Water steadily but avoid soggy soil. A 5-cm layer of organic mulch helps balance moisture and suppress weeds.
Sunlight
Full Sun
Water Needs
Moderate
Days to Harvest
70-100 days
Plant Type
Flower
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I grow sunflower in Philippines?
Yes, sunflower can be grown in 3 out of 3 cities we track in Philippines. It is rated "easy" in 3 cities (Manila, Cebu, Davao).
When to plant sunflower in Philippines?
Planting windows for sunflower in Philippines vary by city. Across all growable cities, planting typically occurs in January, February, March, April, May, June and July, August, September, October, November, December. In Manila, the best time to plant is January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November, December. Visit individual city pages for precise month-by-month calendars.
What cities in Philippines are best for growing sunflower?
The best cities in Philippines to grow sunflower (rated "easy") are: Manila (Zone 13), Cebu (Zone 13), Davao (Zone 13). These cities have ideal climate conditions for this plant.
About This Data
Planting windows and difficulty ratings for sunflower in Philippines are derived from real climate data (NOAA, FAO, Open-Meteo) for each city. We show the actual range across cities — not a generic country-level estimate — so the information accurately reflects growing conditions in each specific location.