Teddy Bear Sunflower Seeds

Sow from March to June. Seedlings usually appear in 7–14 days. Watering: keep soil moist but not waterlogged.

Teddy Bear sunflowers are a compact dwarf variety, typically growing to around 40–60cm tall. Their short, sturdy stems make them ideal for pots, borders and small gardens.

Yes, Teddy Bear sunflowers are perfect for pots. Choose a container at least 20–30cm wide with good drainage, place in full sun, and keep the compost moist but not waterlogged for best flowering. It is suited to pots, beds and borders. It is an annual, completing its whole life in one season, so sow again the following year.

They’re one of the best sunflower varieties for children to grow. The seeds germinate quickly, the plants stay compact, and the fluffy golden blooms are easy to manage in small spaces. Pet + Baby Safe.

A pom pom sunflower is a variety with dense, fully double petals forming a rounded, fluffy flower head instead of a visible central disc. Teddy Bear is one of the best-known pom pom sunflower varieties for pots and small gardens. Botanically it is Helianthus annuus 'Teddy Bear', and it also goes by Helianthus annuus 'Teddy Bear'.

Yes — this is a straightforward packet to give, and what makes it work as a gift is mostly timing. Sowing runs March to June, so a packet given inside that window can go straight in, and one given outside it keeps perfectly well until the season comes round.

There are approximately 40 seeds in the packet. On effort it looks after itself, which matters if you are giving it to someone new to growing. It suits pots, beds and borders, so it works for a small space as well as a garden.