Sunflower Seeds – Teddy Bear

Sunflower Seeds – Teddy Bear Variety produce compact, bushy plants covered with fluffy, golden-yellow blooms that resemble pom-poms. This dwarf sunflower variety is known for its soft, teddy bear–like appearance, making it a delightful choice for gardens, borders, and containers. Its long-lasting blooms add cheerful color to landscapes and make excellent cut flowers for indoor arrangements.

Teddy Bear Sunflowers are easy to grow, making them ideal for gardeners of all levels. They thrive in full sunlight and adapt well to most soil types, providing continuous blooms from midsummer through fall. Their compact size and rich color make them a standout in any garden setting.

Features:

• Type: Annual flowering plant

• Common Name (US): Sunflower

• Variety: Teddy Bear

• Flower Color: Bright golden-yellow

• Bloom Diameter: 3–5 inches

• Plant Height: 18–36 inches (45–90 cm)

• Growth Habit: Compact, bushy

• Soil Requirement: Well-drained, moderately fertile soil

• Sunlight: Full sun (at least 6–8 hours daily)

• Watering: Regular; avoid waterlogging

• Bloom Time: Midsummer to early fall

• Special Feature: Ideal for borders, containers, and cut flowers

Specifications:

• Planting Season: Spring, after the danger of frost has passed

• Hardiness Zones (USDA): Zones 2–11 (grown as annual in all zones)

• Sowing Method: Direct sow outdoors; do not transplant

• Germination Time: 7–14 days

• Germination Temperature: 65–75°F (18–24°C)

• Spacing Between Plants: 12–18 inches (30–45 cm)

• Mature Plant Height: 18–36 inches (45–90 cm)

• Best Growing Months:

  • Northern Zones (2–5): May to September

  • Mid Zones (6–8): April to October

  • Southern Zones (9–11): March to November

• Maintenance: Low; deadhead spent blooms to promote continuous flowering

• Uses: Garden borders, pots, children’s gardens, and floral arrangements