Only for Organic – Sunflower Teddy Bear Seeds 🌻🐻
Grow fluffy, golden-yellow blooms with the charming Sunflower Teddy Bear! This dwarf, bushy sunflower variety produces fully double, pom-pom-like flowers that add a soft, plush texture to your garden. Unlike traditional sunflowers, Teddy Bear Sunflowers grow compactly (2-3 feet tall), making them perfect for small gardens, pots, borders, and flower beds.
These fast-growing, heat-tolerant, and low-maintenance flowers attract butterflies and bees, making them an excellent addition to any pollinator-friendly garden.
🌱 How to Grow Sunflower Teddy Bear:
✔ Sowing & Germination:
- Sowing Depth: Plant seeds ½ inch deep in well-drained soil.
- Spacing: Keep 12-18 inches between plants for proper growth.
- Ideal Temperature: Thrives best in 18°C - 30°C.
- Germination Time: 7-14 days.
✔ Growing Conditions:
- Sunlight: Requires full sun (6-8 hours daily) for optimal flowering.
- Soil Type: Prefers loamy, well-drained soil with a pH of 6.0-7.5.
- Watering: Keep soil moist but not soggy; water at the base to prevent fungal diseases.
✔ Care & Maintenance:
- No staking needed due to its compact size.
- Deadhead spent blooms to encourage continuous flowering.
- Fertilization: Apply a low-nitrogen fertilizer every 3-4 weeks for bigger blooms.
- Pest Control: Generally pest-resistant, but watch for aphids and caterpillars; use neem oil if needed.
✔ Blooming & Enjoyment:
- Time to Bloom: 60-70 days after sowing.
- Flowering Season: Blooms from late spring to early autumn.
- Best Uses: Ideal for pots, borders, cottage gardens, cut flowers, and pollinator-friendly space