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Teddy Bear sunflower is a warm-season annual plant known for its compact growth and fully double, rounded flower heads. The plant develops sturdy, upright stems and produces dense blooms during the growing season. It performs well in warm climates with full sunlight and is suitable for garden beds, borders, and container growing due to its manageable size. This variety establishes quickly and flowers over a single growing season under suitable conditions.
Features
- Compact, dwarf growth suitable for containers and small spaces
- Adapted to warm-season cultivation
- Produces fully double, rounded flower heads
- Suitable for garden beds, borders, and decorative planting
- Requires full sunlight and moderate spacing
Specifications
- Scientific Name: Helianthus annuus
- Common Name (US): Sunflower
- Seed Type / Variety: Dwarf double sunflower variety
- Growth Habit: Compact, upright annual
- USDA Zones: 2–11
- Planting Season: Spring to early summer
- Growing Season: Summer
- Sowing Season: March–June
- Germination Time and Conditions: 7–14 days in warm soil (18–25°C)
- Sunlight Requirements: Full sun
- Soil Requirements: Well-drained, moderately fertile soil
- Watering Needs: Moderate; drought-tolerant once established
- Mature Plant Size: 40–60 cm height, 30–40 cm spread
- Plant Spacing: 25–30 cm
