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Sunflower - Teddybear

Sunflower - Teddybear

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Minimum Seed Count: 20

 

Soft, fluffy, and packed with blooms, Teddy Bear Sunflower is one of the most charming sunflowers you can grow.Unlike tall single-stem giants, this compact variety produces fully double, pom-pom style golden blooms that look almost like plush cushions. The dense, ruffled flowers give it a “teddy bear” texture that stands out in borders, containers, and garden beds. Long-lasting blooms also make it a great choice for cut flower arrangements and pollinator-friendly gardens.

Plant Details

  • Species: Helianthus annuus
  • Plant Type: Annual sunflower
  • Height: 2–3 feet
  • Bloom Size: 4–6 inches (double blooms)
  • Bloom Color: Bright golden yellow
  • Growth Habit: Bushy, multi-branching, compact

Growing Guide

Starting Seeds

  • Direct sow outdoors after all danger of frost has passed.
  • Plant seeds ½–1 inch deep.
  • Germination occurs in 7–14 days.
  • Can also be started indoors 2–3 weeks early for earlier blooms.

Planting

  • Choose a location with full sun.
  • Space plants 12–18 inches apart.
  • Plant in well-drained soil with moderate fertility.
  • Avoid overcrowding to encourage branching and more blooms.

Growing Conditions

  • Full sun (6–8+ hours daily)
  • Average, well-drained soil
  • Moderate watering (avoid waterlogged conditions)
  • Tolerates heat well once established

Care

  • Water regularly during early growth.
  • Light feeding encourages stronger branching and more flowers.
  • Deadhead spent blooms to extend flowering period.
  • Staking is usually not required due to compact size.

Harvesting / Blooming

  • Blooms appear mid to late summer.
  • Cut flowers when fully open for arrangements.
  • Plants continue producing multiple blooms over time.

🌻 With its soft, double-petaled flowers and compact growth habit, Teddy Bear Sunflower brings a playful, ornamental feel to the garden while still supporting pollinators and providing long-lasting color all season long.

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