Girasole – ‘to turn to the sun’, as sunflowers do, their petals like rays.
Faces to the hot light, gently following the sun as it tracks across the sky.
In Italy, sunflower season marks the change from the lush greens of spring to the vivid yellows of summer. The girasole said to be a reminder to seek light, embrace change, grow and blossom.
In Australia’s high summer and biting sun, I came across this beauty a couple of days ago in a park (with its lovely bee who kindly posed!) I’ve always loved these flowers. They pull me straight in. Not just with their deep yellow that seems to radiate happiness, but the way they can stand tall and bloom whether in the northern hemisphere or the southern. Adapting to various conditions in a pretty hardy way while keeping their eye on the sunshine. And I also love how florists in Italy recommend giving sunflowers to convey joy and good intentions as well as to show appreciation for nature and something bigger than ourselves. Che bella! 💛🌻☀️
Zoë Boccabella 