Sunflower celebration in full bloom at Vergelegen

The long wait is finally over. Vergelegen Wine Estate’s vast, one-hectare sunflower field is a blaze of golden yellow, signalling the start of the Somerset West estate’s  annual sunflower season.

The sunflowers should dazzle visitors until the end of February, weather permitting.

Fans of these large, vibrant blooms ‒ which traditionally symbolise warmth, positivity and vitality ‒ can celebrate sunflowers in several ways:

• Take great photos and post fabulous sunflower selfies.
• Purchase freshly picked sunflowers at the Potting Shed Gift Shop. Five stems cost R75/bunch, with a portion of the proceeds donated to the PATCH Helderberg Child Abuse Centre.
• Tuck into delicious sunflower-inspired cakes, while stocks last, at the Rose Terrace Tea Room.

Key details:

• Vergelegen address: Lourensford Road, Somerset West.
• Opening hours: 08:30 to 17:00 (last entry 16:00).
• Entrance fee: R30 for adults, R10 for pensioners and scholars. Pensioners can visit free of charge on Mondays.
• Location: The sunflower field is located near the Stables Restaurant.
• Best time to visit: Early in the morning, as the sunflowers sell out fast.
• Refreshments: Stables Restaurant and Rose Terrace Tea Room are open daily from 08:30 to 17:00. Stables is also open for dinner on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday evenings from 18:00 to 21:00.