Sunflower Teddybear Seeds

Sunflower ‘Teddy Bear’ Seeds

Botanical Name: Helianthus annuus

• Charming dwarf sunflower with soft, fluffy double golden blooms.
• Compact plants ideal for garden beds, borders, and large pots.
• Fully double flowers create a “teddy bear” appearance with no visible centre.
• Great for cut flowers, children’s gardens, and ornamental displays.
• Open-pollinated variety suitable for seed saving.
• Fast-growing and easy to grow from seed.
• Attracts bees and beneficial insects to the garden.

Plant Details:

• Plant Type: Warm-season annual
• Plant Height: Approx. 60–90 cm
• Flower Type: Fully double, fluffy golden-yellow blooms
• Pollen: Contains pollen (pollinator-friendly)

Sowing Information:

• Sow When:
  • Temperate: September–January
  • Subtropical: August–February
  • Tropical: March–September (avoid peak wet)
  • Cool: October–December
  • Arid: September–January (with irrigation)
• Germination: 7–10 days @ 18–25°C
• Depth: 10–15 mm
• Position: Full sun
• Sow Where: Direct sow recommended; avoid root disturbance
• Soil Type: Well-drained soil enriched with organic matter
• Spacing: 25–35 cm between plants; rows 50–60 cm apart

Growing Tips:

• Ideal for smaller spaces, containers, and edging due to compact size.
• Water regularly during early growth, then reduce once established.
• Succession sow every 2–3 weeks for continuous blooms.
• Protect young seedlings from snails, slugs, and birds.
• Stake lightly in windy areas to support heavy double blooms.

Harvest:

Flowers are ready approximately 8–10 weeks from sowing. Cut stems when blooms are just opening for best vase life. Allow some flowers to mature fully to support pollinators and collect seed.

When to Sow Sunflower ‘Teddy Bear’ in Your Climate