Teddy Bear Sunflower
Certified Organic
Helianthus annuus
Fluffy golden pillowy petals resemble the beloved toy.
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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| Unit | Price | Quantity | Availability |
|---|---|---|---|
| Art Pack / Organic / 100 seeds | $4.79 | In Stock | |
| 100 Seeds / Organic | $3.99 | In Stock | |
| 1 Ounce / Organic | $7.99 | In Stock | |
| 4 Ounces / Organic | $22.99 | In Stock |
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Sow seeds outdoors after danger of frost has passed, or start indoors a couple weeks before frost. Sow 3-4 seeds per foot; thin to indicated spacing once seedlings are established. This dwarf variety only grows to 2-3' high. Requires full sun, only moderate soil fertility and moderate water. Makes a great cut flower.
| Days to Germination | 3-10 days |
|---|---|
| Days to Maturity | 75 days |
| Planting Depth | ¾" |
| Height at Maturity | 48" |
| Sun Preference | Full to Partial Sun |
Kahn & Selesnick work in the fields of photography, painting and installation art, specializing in fictitious histories set in the past or future, combining absurdist fantasy, elaborately crafted artifacts, costumes and sculpture.