DWARF TEDDY BEAR SUNFLOWER SEEDS, SUNGOLD VARIETY: 100 heirloom non-GMO seeds. Compact 2–3 ft. plants produce fully double golden pompom blooms with no ray petals. Ideal for containers, borders, and kids' gardens in USDA zones 2–11. FULLY DOUBLE POMPOM BLOOMS, NO RAY PETALS: Sungold Dwarf (Helianthus annuus) produces shaggy 3–5 in. blooms made entirely of golden disk florets. The fluffy teddy bear form sets it apart from standard sunflowers with a round, plush appearance. COMPACT SIZE FOR CONTAINERS AND SMALL SPACES: Reaching just 2–3 ft. tall, these dwarf sunflower seeds for planting are its compact size makes it well suited to patio pots and large containers. Space 12–18 in. apart for fullest branching. FAST GERMINATION IN 7 TO 14 DAYS: Sow dwarf sunflower seeds outdoors after last frost when soil has warmed. Plant 1/4–1/2 in. deep in full sun. Seeds typically germinate in 7–14 days at 70–85°F and establish readily in beds and containers. BRANCHING PLANTS WITH MULTIPLE BLOOMS: Unlike single-stem sunflowers, Sungold Dwarf is a branching variety producing multiple pompom blooms per plant from mid-summer to early fall. Deadhead spent heads to encourage continued flowering. ATTRACTS BEES AND FEEDING BIRDS: Teddy Bear Sunflowers produce pollen and attract bees, while mature seed heads can draw goldfinches and other feeding birds. Leave selected flower heads standing after bloom to add seasonal wildlife interest. ANNUAL ACROSS USDA ZONES 2 TO 11: Teddy Bear Sunflowers grow as annuals across USDA zones 2–11. Succession sow every 2–3 weeks until midsummer for a longer display. Heat tolerant and drought tolerant once established. EASY DIRECT SOW FOR BEGINNERS AND KIDS: These dwarf sunflower seeds to plant are among the easiest flowers to grow from seed. Direct sow after last frost, thin seedlings to 12–18 in., and stake in windy sites. A reliable choice for children's gardens. RHS AWARD OF GARDEN MERIT WINNER: Sungold Dwarf Teddy Bear holds the Royal Horticultural Society Award of Garden Merit for reliable garden performance. This heirloom, open-pollinated, non-GMO variety combines distinctive blooms with a compact garden habit. CUT FLOWER USE AND COTTAGE GARDEN PLACEMENT: Teddy Bear Sunflowers make charming cut flowers, harvest just as blooms open for longest vase life. Well suited to bed fronts, cottage borders, raised beds, and small-space novelty garden displays.
