Kansas man plants 1.2million sunflowers for wife’s surprise 50th wedding anniversary gift
The couple met in high school when they were 16 and have been together since.
By Lucy Williamson
Mirror
31 Jul 2023
Excerpt:
Lee Wilson, from Kansas, US, decided to create an unforgettable celebration by planting 1.2million sunflowers across an expansive 80-acre field.
The idea sprouted from Lee’s desire to show his affection for his wife Renee in an extraordinary way. Together with the help of their son, he meticulously sowed the seeds of the sunflowers in secrecy during the month of May.
When the day of their golden anniversary arrived, Lee presented his wife with the affectionate gift. Overwhelmed with joy, Renee said in an interview with ABC Kake: “It made me feel very special. It couldn’t have been a more perfect anniversary gift than a field of sunflowers.”
The couple met in high school when they were 16 and have been together since. Lee said: “Well we’re celebrating our 50th wedding anniversary August 10th and you know what’s a guy get his gal for the 50th?. And I put a lot of thought into it and she always liked sunflowers.”
Visitors from near and far flocked to the picturesque location to capture the vibrant beauty of the state flower in full bloom. A video clip of the romantic gesture has been posted across social media. One person commented on the video of Lee and Reene: “How beautiful. She must feel very loved.”
