Tall Teddy Bear Sunflower

‘Tall Teddy Bear’ is an open-pollinated sunflower prized for its extraordinary fluffy blooms, tall growth, and unusual flower form. Golden-yellow flowers reach about 8 to 10 inches across and are made almost entirely of shaggy disk florets, giving them a soft, feathery appearance unlike traditional sunflowers. Plants reach approximately 5 to 6 feet tall.

Plant ‘Tall Teddy Bear’ seeds about 1 inch deep and space plants 12 to 18 inches apart. Germination typically takes 7 to 10 days. This heat- and drought-tolerant variety performs especially well through warm summer conditions.

Ready to bloom in about 75 days, enjoy the distinctive flowers as they open and develop their full fluffy appearance. The unusual blooms also make charming additions to fresh arrangements.

Tall, playful, and distinctive, ‘Tall Teddy Bear’ is an excellent choice for ornamental beds, borders, cut flower gardens, and pollinator-friendly plantings.

• Botanical Name: Helianthus annuus
• Days to Maturity: 70–80 Days
• Plant Spacing: 12–18 Inches
• Sun Exposure: Full Sun
• Plant Height: 5–6 Feet
• Bloom Size: 8–10 Inches
• Bloom Color: Golden Yellow
• Growth Habit: Tall, Branching
• Life Cycle: Hardy Annual
• Special Features: Fully Double Blooms, Excellent Cut Flower, Pollinator Friendly, Great for Birds, Easy to Grow
• Hardiness Zones: Zones 3–9
• Best Uses: Cut Flowers, Borders, Cottage Gardens, Pollinator Gardens, Wildlife Gardens

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