1# TEDDY BEAR SUNFLOWER

Teddy Bear sunflower is a compact, fluffy-looking sunflower that’s very popular for gardens and containers.

🌻 What It Looks Like

• Round, fully double blooms (no visible center)

• Looks like a soft, golden pom-pom or “teddy bear”

• Bright yellow/orange color

• Flowers are about 4–6 inches wide

📏 Size

• Height: 2–3 feet (much shorter than many sunflowers)

• Great for small spaces or borders

🌱 Growing Info

• Full sun ☀️

• Blooms in about 70–80 days

• Grows well in:

  • Garden beds

  • Raised beds

  • Containers (very popular choice)

🌼 Garden Uses

• Borders and flower beds

• Kid-friendly gardens (fun shape and size)

• Cut flowers (though stems are shorter)

🐝 Pollinators

• Attracts some bees, but:

  • Less pollen than varieties like Lemon Queen

  • More ornamental than functional for pollinators

👍 Why People Love It

• Unique, fluffy appearance (no traditional sunflower center)

• Easy to grow and manage due to compact size

• Perfect for decorative gardens and small yards