Helianthus, Teddy Bear Sunflower 'Sun Bear' ~ 25 seeds
- Sun Preference
- Full-Sun
- Bloom Time
- Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Description
This stunning sunflower bursts into bloom with a profusion of super double, 5-inch golden-orange flowers that have a plush texture like a favorite teddy bear. The straight and tall 5-7 foot stalks are covered with big, bright blooms from top to bottom. Sun Bear sunflowers are exceptionally long blooming and its sturdy flowers hold their color. A fun and cheerful addition to any garden, it's also great for cutting and highly sought after by birds, bees and pollinators.
Helianthus annuus. Frost tender.
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Details
Plant in full sun in good garden soil only when weather is warm and settled, all danger of frost is past and both days and nights are evenly in the 50°F (10°C) range. Poke individual seeds into well-worked soil about ½ inch deep,4 to 5 inches apart. Press the soil firmly over the seeds and keep the seedbed evenly moist until seedlings emerge in 8 to 10 days.
Important: when the seedlings are well-established, carefully thin them to a final spacing of 1 foot apart; this way they will have enough room to develop sturdy stalks that won’t blow over and big clusters of flowers. Any extra seedlings you remove can be transplanted elsewhere in the garden or potted up and given to friends.
Growing these colorful sunflowers for pollinators and bouquets is easy and rewarding. Make multiple sowings several weeks apart and you’ll have a succession of flowers in full bloom.
Keep soil moist and well weeded and protect very young seedlings from birds with bird netting held tautly above the seedbed with supports, or use plastic berry baskets, removing baskets before plants get crowded.
More Information
| Brand | Renee's Garden |
|---|---|
| Seed Packet Type | Flowers |
| Common Family Name | Sunflower |
| Sun Preference | Full-Sun |
| Deer Resistant | No |
| Bloom Time | Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall |
| Plant Life Cycle | Annual |
| Mature Height (Range) | 61" - 72", 73" + |
| Spacing in Row | 4-5" |
| Planting Depth | 1/2" |
| Days to Germination | 8-10 |
| Manufacturer Number | 5703 |