Sunflower (Helianthus Annuus Teddy Bear) 70 seeds (#1212)

Description Sunflower (Helianthus Annuus Teddy Bear) 70 seeds (#1212)

Decorative sunflower Teddy Bear - variety with fluffy, yellow-orange flowers. A low, graceful-looking plant for filling and diversifying flower beds, growing in pots. The compact size of these plants is especially suitable for the edges of sidewalks and paths.
The bush, which grows up to approximately 50-60 cm, is excellent both singly and in groups - it looks simply phenomenal everywhere. Very impressive sunflower flowers look beautiful picked in vases.
Teddy Bear Sunflower is an easy-to-grow annual plant. The distance between plants should be about 40-50 cm.
Sunflowers need fertile, well-cultivated soil with sufficient nutrients. It looks most beautiful during the flowering period from July to October.
Approximately 70 seeds in a 2g package.

Genus - Helianthus
Species - Annuus
Variety - Teddy Bear
Common name - Sunflower
Pre-Treatment - Not-required
Hardiness zones - 3 - 9
Height - 0,40 -0,50 cm
Spread - 0,40 - 0,50 m
Plant type - Annual flower
Exposure - Full Sun
Growth rate - Fast
Soil PH - Neutral, alkaline
Soil type - Any garden soil, rich fertile
Water requirements - Average, High
Landscape uses - Cottage gardens, wildlife gardens, cut flower garden
Bloom season - August - October
Leaf / Flower color - Greeen / orange

GERMINATION INSTRUCTIONS
Sow early spring to early summer outdoors in permanent location 10-12 mm deep in rows 40 cm apart. Keep moist.
Germination usually takes around 21 days.
When large enough to handle, thin out the seedlings to 30 cm apart.
Sowing can also be done indoors in early spring, sow the seed individually in 7-8 5cm pots.
Germination takes 1-2 weeks at +20C.
Gradually acclimatise to outdoor conditions for 10-15 days before planting out after all risk of frost has gone.