Teddy Bear Sunflower Seeds – Fluffy, Double-Petaled Blooms for Gardens & Bouquets

Add a touch of whimsy and charm to your garden with our Teddy Bear Sunflower Seeds. These premium seeds produce unique sunflowers featuring soft, fluffy, double-petaled blooms that resemble a cuddly teddy bear. Ideal for garden beds, borders, and containers, these sunflowers make a delightful focal point in any landscape and are perfect for creating charming bouquets.

Key Features:

• Fluffy, Double-Petaled Blooms: Enjoy sunflowers with extra-soft, layered petals that give a distinctive, teddy bear-like appearance.
• Unique & Eye-Catching: Offers a fun and playful twist on traditional sunflowers, perfect for adding character to your garden.
• Pollinator Friendly: Attracts bees, butterflies, and other beneficial insects, enhancing your garden’s ecosystem.
• Versatile Use: Ideal for garden beds, borders, containers, and as cut flowers in bouquets.
• Easy to Grow: High germination rate and low maintenance make them perfect for gardeners of all levels.

Product Details:

• Botanical Name: Helianthus annuus (Teddy Bear Sunflower variety)
• Plant Type: Annual
• Mature Height: Typically 5–10 feet, depending on growing conditions
• Light Requirements: Full sun (minimum 6 hours daily)
• Soil Requirements: Well-drained, fertile soil adaptable to various soil types
• Germination Time: Approximately 7–10 days under optimal conditions
• Seed Freshness: Premium, newly harvested seeds

Planting Instructions:

1. Sowing: Directly sow seeds in prepared garden beds or containers after the last frost. Plant seeds 1–2 inches deep in well-draining soil.
2. Germination: Keep the soil consistently moist and maintain a temperature of 70–75°F (21–24°C). Expect seedlings to emerge within 7–10 days.
3. Spacing: Thin seedlings to 12–18 inches apart to allow adequate room for growth and proper air circulation.
4. Transplanting: If starting indoors, gradually harden off seedlings before transplanting them outdoors once frost risk has passed.

Care & Maintenance:

• Watering: Water regularly to maintain even soil moisture during dry spells; mature plants are moderately drought tolerant.
• Fertilizing: Apply a balanced fertilizer or organic compost every 4–6 weeks during the growing season to support vigorous growth.
• Weed Control: Mulch around the plants to suppress weeds, conserve moisture, and stabilize soil temperature.
• Staking: Provide support if necessary, particularly for taller varieties in windy areas.
• Deadheading: Remove spent blooms to encourage continuous flowering and maintain a tidy appearance.