Botanical Interests
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A unique addition to your flower bed, these bright yellow puffball blossoms will give you a warm, fuzzy feeling! 'Teddy Bear' produces many 3"-5" flowers on a 24"-36" tall, multi-branching plant; beautiful as a short hedge and makes a fabulous cut flower. Sunflowers are edible, with a bittersweet flavor. The petals add a pretty pop of color ion salads and desserts. The young, sunflower buds are edible, with a flavor similar to artichoke hearts. They can be grilled, marinated, or sauteed for an unusual appetizer or side dish. Great for kids to grow due to the large seed and fast growth. Drought-tolerant once established, and attracts pollinators. Non-fussy plant blooms until fall.
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- Variety Info
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Variety Info
Family: Asteraceae
Type: Sunflower (Learn more)
Native: North America
Hardiness: Annual
Exposure: Full sun
Bloom Period: Summer to frost
Plant Dimensions: 24–36" tall, 12"–24" wide
Variety Info: 3"–5" double, golden-yellow flowers resemble huge chrysanthemums.
Attributes: Attracts Pollinators, Cut Flower, Drought Tolerant, Good for Containers, Heat Tolerant, Dwarf Variety, Edible Flower
Sowing Info
When to Sow Outside: RECOMMENDED. 1 to 2 weeks after your average last frost date.
When to Start Inside: 2 to 4 weeks before your average last frost date. Sunflowers are senstive to root disturbance; sow in biodegradable pots that can be planted directly in the ground.
Sprouts in: 10–15 days
Plant Seeds (Depth): ¼"–½"
Space Seeds: A group of 3 seeds every 6"–9"
Thinning: When 2" tall, thin to 1 every 6"–9"
Growing Info
Harvesting: For longest vase life, harvest flowers in the morning and choose flowers that have just a few petals lifting off the central disk.
- Evie S.Verified BuyerRated 1 out of 5 starsJun 28, 2026Hopeful for these beauties
I planted these seeds couple days after they arrived . In egg crate bowls . Only 3 sprouted from dirty and has not grown at all . Very disappointed . The other pack of sunflower seeds sprouted and are a couple inches big .
Which best describes you as a gardener? IntermediateEGEpic GardeningJul 6, 2026Hey Evie,
Thank you so much for taking the time to share your thoughts in a review. I cannot tell how deep the soil is in the "egg crate bowl", but I can tell that the soil in that looks very chunky and appears to have a lot of woody particulate. That might be creating air pockets next to the seeds, preventing them from staying consistently moist - and sunflower seeds need a lot of moisture to germinate and grow.
Looking at the second tray, those are approximately 3"x3" seed starting trays? If your seeds don't have that much soil and it's not a finer particulate soil, they're going to struggle - and I would suspect that looking at the packaging material from the first image, you may not have the right soil nor the right depth.
We typically do not recommend transplanting sunflowers and instead recommend direct-sowing. They form a taproot very quickly and transplanting can be a challenge; you may lose a lot of your sunflowers when they transplant if you wait too long. Please make sure to rip off the bottom of the cardboard pot to prevent the taproot from spiralling, too. Your feedback is invaluable to us, and we are committed to ensuring your experience is positive. Thank you once again for your input. Keep on growing 🌻️
- MarjVerified ReviewerRated 5 out of 5 starsFeb 16, 2026Teddy Bear Dwarf Sunflower-HR, CO Zone 6a
I absolutely adore this dwarf sunflower! It's so charming and reminds me of big, fluffy pom-poms. Plus, I was thrilled to have a perfect 100% germination rate! They love the heat and dry weather in CO.
Which best describes you as a gardener? IntermediateEGEpic GardeningFeb 16, 2026Hey Marj,
Your photos are amazing! We're so thrilled to hear your Teddy Bear Dwarf Sunflowers are bringing you so much joy. "Big, fluffy pom-poms"! That really captures their adorable charm perfectly! A 100% germination rate is fantastic and shows you've got some serious growing skills! Thank you for choosing us and for sharing this delightful success story, and all of your beautiful photos, with us. Keep on growing 🌻️
- Joanna S.Rated 5 out of 5 starsJun 11, 20245 Stars
So far so good! They’re growing wonderfully and putting out so many buds! I’ve never seen a sunflower like this one and they are just adorable. So fuzzy!! This is my first time growing anything from seed and the botanical interest seeds germinated very well! I’m super happy and will definitely buy again.
Which best describes you as a gardener? Intermediate - Heidi H.Verified BuyerRated 5 out of 5 starsMay 5, 20245 Stars
Botanical interest is my addiction. I love absolutely everything I have purchased!
Which best describes you as a gardener? Intermediate - Letitia W.Verified BuyerRated 5 out of 5 starsSep 30, 20235 Stars
This sunflower lightens up my day! It's so beautiful!
