{"product_id":"teddy-bear-dwarf-sunflower-seeds-sungold-double-blooming-compact-sunflowers-1g","title":"Teddy Bear Dwarf Sunflower Seeds, Sungold Double-Blooming Compact Sunflowers, 1g","description":"\u003cp\u003eTeddy Bear Dwarf Sunflower is a compact, double-blooming sunflower prized for its fluffy, fully double golden-yellow flower heads that resemble soft pom-poms. Unlike towering classic sunflowers, this dwarf variety stays short and bushy, making it an excellent choice for borders, patio containers, cutting gardens, and small-space gardens. The cheerful blooms add bright color and a whimsical texture to summer beds and bouquets.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThese Sungold Teddy Bear sunflowers are easy to grow from seed and reward gardeners with abundant, long-lasting blooms on sturdy, compact plants. Their manageable size makes them a favorite for children's gardens and front-of-border plantings, while the pollen-rich flowers attract pollinators throughout the season.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003ePlant Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFully double, fluffy golden-yellow blooms with a pom-pom appearance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompact dwarf growth habit suited to containers and small gardens\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLong-lasting flowers that work well in fresh cut arrangements\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEasy to grow from seed and suitable for beginner gardeners\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAttracts bees and other pollinators to the garden\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Information\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBotanical Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Helianthus annuus\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlant Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Annual\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSunlight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e Well-drained, moderately fertile soil\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWater Requirements:\u003c\/strong\u003e Moderate; keep soil evenly moist\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth Habit:\u003c\/strong\u003e Compact, bushy dwarf\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBloom Season:\u003c\/strong\u003e Summer to early fall\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpacing:\u003c\/strong\u003e Space plants about 12 to 18 inches apart\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003ePlanting \u0026amp; Care\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eSow Teddy Bear sunflower seeds directly outdoors after the last frost date, or start them indoors a few weeks earlier in individual pots. Plant seeds about 1\/2 inch deep in a sunny location with well-drained soil. Keep the soil consistently moist during germination and thin or transplant seedlings so plants have room to develop their bushy form.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOnce established, water regularly, especially during dry spells, and avoid overhead watering to help keep foliage healthy. These compact sunflowers generally need little staking. Deadhead spent blooms to encourage continued flowering, and harvest stems when flowers are fully open for cut arrangements.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhat's Included\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e1 gram of Teddy Bear Dwarf Sunflower seeds (Sungold, compact double-blooming variety).\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Blake's Flora \u0026 Soil","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67824744071478,"sku":"FOLIA2-1145","price":15.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0994\/4884\/8694\/files\/il_fullxfull.6503537802_k8u5.jpg?v=1793004425","url":"https:\/\/blakesflora.com\/products\/teddy-bear-dwarf-sunflower-seeds-sungold-double-blooming-compact-sunflowers-1g","provider":"Blake's Flora \u0026 Soil","version":"1.0","type":"link"}