Here is a Flowerbee Florist guide outlining the sun and water needs of various popular flowers:

Flower Sunlight Needs Water Needs
Rose Full sun (6+ hours/day) Moderate (1-2 inches/week)
Tulip Full sun (6 hours/day) Low to moderate (1 inch/week)
Daffodil Full sun to partial shade Moderate (1 inch/week)
Sunflower Full sun (6-8 hours/day) Moderate (1-1.5 inches/week)
Lavender Full sun (6-8 hours/day) Low (1 inch every 2 weeks)
Peony Full sun to partial shade Moderate (1 inch/week)
Lavatera (Mallow) Full sun (6 hours/day) Moderate (1 inch/week)
Marigold Full sun (6+ hours/day) Low to moderate (1 inch/week)
Geranium Full sun to partial shade Moderate (1 inch/week)
Pansy Partial shade to full sun Moderate (1 inch/week)
Dahlia Full sun (6-8 hours/day) Moderate (1-2 inches/week)
Chrysanthemum Full sun (6+ hours/day) Moderate (1 inch/week)
Zinnia Full sun (6-8 hours/day) Moderate (1-1.5 inches/week)
Aster Full sun to partial shade Moderate (1 inch/week)
Iris Full sun to partial shade Moderate (1 inch/week)

 

This table provides a general guide, but the specific needs of flowers can vary depending on the climate and soil conditions.

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