Sunflower Teddy Bear

Sunflower Teddy Bear

Sunflower Teddy Bear. If ever plant deserved its name this is it. Teddy Bear delivers beautiful multi-petaled double 4–6″ golden-yellow blooms on dwarf 18-24” plants deep into autumn. Perfect for the middle / front of beds and especially in more exposed sites. Great as a cut flower and especially popular with children.

Cultivation Advice Sunflower Teddy Bear

• Days To Germination: 14-21 days Optimum Soil Temp. for Germination: 68F-86F Planting Depth: 1/4 inch  Spacing, Seed: 4-6 inch  Spacing, Plant: 12-18 inches Plant Height: 1-2 ft  Light: Full Sun
• Seeds can be started indoors 3 to 4 weeks before last spring frost. Or direct-sow seeds outside after all danger of frost has passed to a depth of 1/4 inch. Can be sown as late as 100 days before last frost.
• When seedlings are 2 to 3 inches high, thin to individual pots. Replant thinned plants.
• Protect from Snails / Slugs whilst young.
• Steadily harden off before planting out after all danger of frost has passed.