Sunflower Seeds - Teddy Bear

$3.25

Helianthus annuus

Cuddly golden yellow double petals that look like a fuzzy pillow. Lovely 2-4' tall dwarf plants with 3-4" multi-headed blooms. Can be grown in containers and will bloom when 12" high. Easy-to-grow. Direct seed in full sun after danger of frost. Excellent cut flower. Summer blooming. Annual.
  • Planting Information
  • Growing Information


 

Min. Seeds 

per Packet
 

Average packet weight 
 
Seeds / gram 
 
Average seeds / oz
 
601.75 grams
 
20560
 
Planting SeasonIdeal Soil TempSunFrost Tolerance
After Last Frost65-85°FFull SunFrost Sensitive
Sowing MethodSeed DepthDirect Seed SpacingDays to Harvest 
 
Transplant or Direct Seed1"4-6"65-75
 
Mature SpacingDays to SproutProduction CycleSeed Viability
8-12"5-12Annual4-6 years

Site Selection

 

Sunflower is a frost sensitive annual that prefers full sun and well-drained soil with low to moderate moisture. Drought tolerant once established.

 

Planting

 

Direct seed outdoors once the danger of frost has passed. Optimum soil temperature for germination is 65-85ËšF. Sow 1" deep and 4-6" apart. Seeds will sprout in 5-12 days. Thin so mature plants are 8-10" apart.