Though you will find some early bloomers in mid June, normally the sunflowers are in full force around July and August. I believe you are referring to the road SR222 - via Chiantigiana which heads out of Florence on a southward journey through Chianti towards Siena. The closer you get to Siena the more likely it is for you to see fields of sunflowers. These are a rotating crop, so it's not always easy to predict exactly what fields will be boasting these beautiful flowers - but it is a sure thing that you will find some along the way. If I note any fields in the next month I will be sure to log in and give you coordinates !
The SS2 is called the Cassia road - as Donna mentioned, being a rotating crop they never show up in the same place. But I have seen them in the area between Colle Val d'Elsa and Monteriggioni in the past but generally later, late June, early July... I have to say this is a warm year, cherries are already popping out when they generally come out later, so you might get lucky and see some!!
Dear all,
I would like to check if we will be able to see sunflower fields on the drive from florence to chianti through the SS2 drive? We are travelling 13-15 June. Thank you
My husband and I were driving along SS1 going from Pisa to Viareggio today and we saw some sunflowers. The spot was where the railway was on the left hand side and the autostrada on the right. They were only small plants but the sight was so lovely. Just what I had been looking for and hoped to see. If I see any more on my travels I will post the location.