Description
Teddybear Dwarf Sunflower Seeds 6155.
Fully Double Golden Pom-Pom Blooms on Compact, Container-Friendly Plants.
Teddybear Dwarf Sunflower (Helianthus annuus), also known as Dwarf Sungold, offers the spectacular fully double blooms of tall double sunflowers on neat, compact plants growing just 60 cm tall. Each plant produces fluffy, cushion-like golden-yellow flowers that resemble plush pom-poms with almost no visible dark center. Featured as a centerpiece in our Container Flower Collection, Teddybear’s sturdy, low-growing habit makes it an exceptional choice for patio containers, window boxes, child-friendly garden plots, and front-of-border garden displays.
Quick Seed Details
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Product Code: 6155
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Botanical Name: Helianthus annuus ‘Teddybear’
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Type: Open-Pollinated Dwarf Annual
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Height: 60 cm
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Plant Spacing: 30–45 cm
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Light Requirement: Full Sun
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Soil Preference: Rich, well-drained soil
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Germination: 5–10 days at 21°C
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Seed Depth: 6–12 mm deep
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Seed Count: Approx. 30 seeds per packet (30 seeds per gram)
What you need to know to Plant & Grow
Teddybear Dwarf Sunflower is easy to cultivate, whether direct-sown into warm spring soil or started early in peat pots.
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Outdoor Direct Sowing (Recommended): Direct sow seeds outdoors in late May once soil has warmed thoroughly. Select a full-sun site with well-draining soil. Sow seeds 6 to 12 mm deep and 7.5 to 10 cm apart. Thin or transplant seedlings to 30 to 45 cm apart to give the compact branching stems room to open fully.
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Indoor Sowing: For an earlier display, start seeds indoors 2 to 3 weeks before your last expected spring frost using plantable peat pots or Jiffy 7s to prevent root shock during transplanting. Maintain a temperature of 21°C for the 5 to 10 day germination period. Harden off seedlings carefully before transplanting into full sun outdoors or into patio pots.
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Garden & Container Care: Keep soil consistently moist throughout the growing season. Feed plants twice during the season with a granular 15-5-15 fertilizer (or equivalent balanced plant food) to support dense, fully double bloom development.
Why Teddybear Dwarf Sunflower Seeds belong in Your Garden
If you want soft, fluffy, pom-pom-style golden sunflowers in a manageable, low-growing size, Teddybear is the ultimate choice. Its charming double blooms, wind-resistant dwarf growth habit, and versatility in containers make it a joyful favourite for Canadian gardens of all sizes.
