Teddy Bear Sunflower
Helianthus annuus
Certified Organic
Named for Theodore Roosevelt, the original Teddy Bear was an homage to a bear the President refused to kill during a hunting expedition (it had been restrained for him, which to Roosevelt felt unsportsmanlike). The toy captured the pathos of the moment in its soft, cuddly, utterly un-scary form. This sunflower is aptly named. Its blooms are plush golden pillows; its stature is diminutive; its appeal to children is universal; and, like the original bear, it is kept alive by the mercy of kind human beings.
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Growing instructions
Product Details
| Days to Maturity | 75 days |
|---|---|
| Days to Germination | 3-10 days |
| Height at Maturity | 48" |
| Hardiness Zone Range | Annual |
| Sun Conditions | Partial Sun (4-6 hours Sun), Full Sun (8+ Hours Sun) |
| Planting Depth | 1" |
| Row Spacing | 30" |
| Plant Spacing | 10" |
About the artist
Beautiful sunflowers
Very easy to grow and awesome blooms!
We’re growing these in our community garden and they are a huge hit with visitors and volunteers.
Easy to grow in raised beds and very successful. Lovely blooms!
I absolutely LOVE This teddy bear sun flower it grows many blooms off of one plant !!!!
Children love 💕 this particular sunflower 🌻! It’s easy to grow and stunningly beautiful.
Such a beautiful sunflower! 🌻 Easy to grow.