Sunflower Seeds - Teddy Bear
$3.25
Helianthus annuus
Cuddly golden yellow petals that look like a fuzzy pillow. Teddy Bear Sunflowers are a lovely dwarf sunflower only reaching two to four feet tall and three to four inch wide blooms. Teddy Bear Sunflowers have multi-headed double blooms meaning they have more petals than regular sunflowers making for an excellent cut flower!
Direct sow Teddy Bear Sunflower seeds outside after all danger of frost has passed. Sunflowers seeds should be planted in full sun. Sow sunflower seeds once inch deep and at least four to six inches apart. Sunflower seeds can take five to 12 days to germinate, and seeds must stay moist during that time to insure germination. Annual.
1.75 gram packet, minimum seeds per packet 60.
- Planting Information
- Growing Information
Min. Seeds per Packet | Average packet weight | Seeds / gram | Average seeds / oz |
| 60 | 1.75 grams | 20 | 560 |
| Planting Season | Ideal Soil Temp | Sun | Frost Tolerance |
| After Last Frost | 65-85°F | Full Sun | Frost Sensitive |
| Sowing Method | Seed Depth | Direct Seed Spacing | Days to Harvest |
| Transplant or Direct Seed | 1" | 4-6" | 65-75 |
| Mature Spacing | Days to Sprout | Production Cycle | Seed Viability |
| 8-12" | 5-12 | Annual | 4-6 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 65-85˚F. Sow 1" deep and 4-6" apart. Seeds will sprout in 5-12 days. Thin so mature plants are 8-10" apart.