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Sunflower 'Teddy Bear'

Helianthus annuus

Teddy Bear is a popular variety of Sunflower, which belongs to the Helianthus genus (Helianthus annuus 'Teddy Bear'). This variety is an Flower that typically grows as an Annual, which is defined as a plant that matures and completes its lifecycle over the course of a single year. Teddy Bear is known for growing to a height of approximately 1.50 metres (4.88 feet). This variety tends to bloom in mid summer.

As Teddy Bear Sunflower is a low maintanence plant, it is great for beginner gardeners and those that like gardens that don't need much overseeing.

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How to grow Sunflower 'Teddy Bear'

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Try to plant in a location that enjoys full sun and remember to water often. Keep in mind when planting that Teddy Bear is thought of as half hardy, so remember to protect this plant from frosts and low temperatures. The USDA Hardiness Zones typically associated with Teddy Bear are Zone 4 and Zone 9. Ensure your soil has a ph of between 5.7 and 8.1 as Teddy Bear is a weakly acidic soil - weakly alkaline soil loving plant.

Growing Teddy Bear from seed

Try to aim for a seed spacing of at least 4.68 inches (12.0 cm) and sow at a depth of around 0.49 inches (1.25 cm). Soil temperature should be kept higher than 13°C / 55°F to ensure good germination.

By our calculations, you should look at sowing Teddy Bear about 21 days before your last frost date.

Transplanting Teddy Bear

When large enough to handle, thin to 30cm apart.

Ensure that temperatures are mild and all chance of frost has passed before planting out, as Teddy Bear is a half hardy plant.

Harvesting Teddy Bear

Sunflower 'Teddy Bear' information

How long does Teddy Bear take to grow?

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When should I sow Teddy Bear?

Folia's when to plant Sunflower 'Teddy Bear' estimates are relative to your last frost date. Enter your frost dates and we'll calculate your sowing and planting dates for you!

Misspellings of Sunflower 'Teddy Bear'

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